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 8564488 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88224560 epoch_slot_no: 355760 block_no: 8564311 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 16221 time: 2023-03-26 00:34:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e55e2b5b47a9f89efae5c24bcd27edbfe7bd5cc4ebc6447b77213fc7e6386a4Block Operator
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