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 8568532 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 88306651 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 8568355 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 82613 time: 2023-03-26 23:22:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c6752c3be36aabcc281a5d35f1a15396292dd06b0de3e812e486a304a91c9f3Block Operator
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