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 8564015 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88214990 epoch_slot_no: 346190 block_no: 8563838 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 19668 time: 2023-03-25 21:54:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8bd15880c73d1d4a9b4f4afb1f783b26d429b3e755a389aaf1280d9fc7ea6c2Block Operator
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