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 8563029 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88195469 epoch_slot_no: 326669 block_no: 8562852 slot_leader_id: 7487229 size: 42623 time: 2023-03-25 16:29:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea1737a564f2d694e9e9965418715516d038725db84dd4590c546bf6fdbb2452Block Operator
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