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 8566767 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88271358 epoch_slot_no: 402558 block_no: 8566590 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 8371 time: 2023-03-26 13:34:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9032788ada720c50109b6f2a1fdc9c8f3fb3163e7db1a4ffbc08eca6306fb4afBlock Operator
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