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 8565774 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88250260 epoch_slot_no: 381460 block_no: 8565597 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 31140 time: 2023-03-26 07:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42add7d4ecc4992e65b8e8c43f2951b8349cb39f60f75967899c0f43d7dd6639Block Operator
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