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 8566533 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88266373 epoch_slot_no: 397573 block_no: 8566356 slot_leader_id: 7685981 size: 16050 time: 2023-03-26 12:11:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983bb4dc3da286810711978aa22a8dcc27387361d9287449f02d9a4afe1a75cdBlock Operator
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