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 8563071 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 88196316 epoch_slot_no: 327516 block_no: 8562894 slot_leader_id: 8076222 size: 78270 time: 2023-03-25 16:43:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1d9350af7bd486060c12b8392d3bff36010ea350169b90e7b4e575bbab104eBlock Operator
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