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 8567879 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88293725 epoch_slot_no: 424925 block_no: 8567702 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 26318 time: 2023-03-26 19:46:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef019a47a1416a2135631ab4ab72973ea78fc6842438174e8e37bc4c666bd81cBlock Operator
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