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 8564207 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 88218678 epoch_slot_no: 349878 block_no: 8564030 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 66436 time: 2023-03-25 22:56:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f0c4e7450b0d34722285cfad0567aecf0d7dc4301f6aa0a0281d14b88d4a00Block Operator
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