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 8566418 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88264074 epoch_slot_no: 395274 block_no: 8566241 slot_leader_id: 8527297 size: 28763 time: 2023-03-26 11:32:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd160e32bcd0806a65a81978c91183fadde0ad3e931da3ed4a54acea2a4d53a0Block Operator
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