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 8564738 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88229646 epoch_slot_no: 360846 block_no: 8564561 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 36364 time: 2023-03-26 01:58:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0977267fb68f5847f2b8e8bc7fd1538cafc5e7f4fb56bb8811134efbb012fbafBlock Operator
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