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 8564275 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 88220236 epoch_slot_no: 351436 block_no: 8564098 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 45912 time: 2023-03-25 23:22:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x649c266f8f1faa7a1db94b77f6e49cc7367bb2a13bc98760c335a02ded18e0b0Block Operator
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