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 8568681 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88309804 epoch_slot_no: 9004 block_no: 8568504 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 17070 time: 2023-03-27 00:14:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74c53a48d2a8809b67ea66dd7c819095122363f5791d6b550dcb439e411a8a08Block Operator
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