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 8569196 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88320262 epoch_slot_no: 19462 block_no: 8569019 slot_leader_id: 8281579 size: 3433 time: 2023-03-27 03:09:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39ce36ae307db866dc271e901e9d9c6687a98d942f338092bf641ec247a2e390Block Operator
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