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 8566847 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88272870 epoch_slot_no: 404070 block_no: 8566670 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 15768 time: 2023-03-26 13:59:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86364e9ec5f1d315d0b1ba4f1f6b127007b2586d319c433e88abdb4c5935bff2Block Operator
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