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 8564730 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88229475 epoch_slot_no: 360675 block_no: 8564553 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 18125 time: 2023-03-26 01:56:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0617e7deed76ed92a17e21ac1165b1767d160d0ca0e8f240743354e26a186118Block Operator
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