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 8568317 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 88302474 epoch_slot_no: 1674 block_no: 8568140 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 88597 time: 2023-03-26 22:12:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x336a0fbd1dcbf3bd7c29e0289c81a0d05e0c4293f4f2f30c77c435a1cd583ed7Block Operator
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