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 8563718 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 88209114 epoch_slot_no: 340314 block_no: 8563541 slot_leader_id: 8321248 size: 70739 time: 2023-03-25 20:16:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d45d5420b87b2ce0e764c39b47bbe0ba0c08f9ece5ea56039c41818a10d1a20Block Operator
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