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 8564642 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88227802 epoch_slot_no: 359002 block_no: 8564465 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 24724 time: 2023-03-26 01:28:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x858486396f597abcdee171f3fbb9d151810519a438e09900a69912937a6a796eBlock Operator
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