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 8566064 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88256163 epoch_slot_no: 387363 block_no: 8565887 slot_leader_id: 4601213 size: 17258 time: 2023-03-26 09:20:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d0f749941a4838fe675b7de7d7294f63b8fc9ea3c7e92a6f35166665df7f71Block Operator
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