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 8563719 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 88209163 epoch_slot_no: 340363 block_no: 8563542 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 88058 time: 2023-03-25 20:17:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c796912f630b681aacd1f64e3b3ee51c516aa0c6ae8519470496d85b621e2c5Block Operator
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