A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8562916 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 88192362 epoch_slot_no: 323562 block_no: 8562739 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 59625 time: 2023-03-25 15:37:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b30a85dbe0799adde5672293d9f48a5b64482f4cd5c0c22f87af1d393378787Block Operator
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