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 8566547 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 88266799 epoch_slot_no: 397999 block_no: 8566370 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 61830 time: 2023-03-26 12:18:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa021e90a21a24d80cfb8c24dac3b6bcf9a33d62da4623e1083ecb8cf5349d3bbBlock Operator
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