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 8568963 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 88315633 epoch_slot_no: 14833 block_no: 8568786 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 43781 time: 2023-03-27 01:52:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49e860e8f4e13b39475dd6f2de2cb9e7b41787884b98e2608262e7daaa3f9db3Block Operator
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