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 8566603 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88267829 epoch_slot_no: 399029 block_no: 8566426 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 37197 time: 2023-03-26 12:35:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4251c95c88a6de714377f58bae6e2086df578e5eb27a39df9cc2f8063ac0fbd8Block Operator
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