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 8563419 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88202645 epoch_slot_no: 333845 block_no: 8563242 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 10087 time: 2023-03-25 18:28:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f4d681785d5773e151fff0a6a8c53b3cfa226f911a68afde641afda21c3da33Block Operator
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