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 8563893 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 88212652 epoch_slot_no: 343852 block_no: 8563716 slot_leader_id: 8526421 size: 79481 time: 2023-03-25 21:15:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x190c5815f9398c837ae0f5c791a7be3687f70c0ed6fdc687a56b8553e332557aBlock Operator
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