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 8563518 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88204649 epoch_slot_no: 335849 block_no: 8563341 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 38918 time: 2023-03-25 19:02:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9c3919bdb9baf5e7556320e8e4e28b4ab234bd294a45105a056a54f0274c46eBlock Operator
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