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 8566598 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88267780 epoch_slot_no: 398980 block_no: 8566421 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 42805 time: 2023-03-26 12:34:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880f6dfaec724ac98581964f5b8a4a254fb3b5a292399531574628f87d97ed25Block Operator
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