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 8568169 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 88299088 epoch_slot_no: 430288 block_no: 8567992 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 69116 time: 2023-03-26 21:16:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea652d52cc67a3f771e9c7fb380c7965e43ba0f8fb5601ef69d4ddaf7ffdbf9Block Operator
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