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 8570264 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88343364 epoch_slot_no: 42564 block_no: 8570087 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 82042 time: 2023-03-27 09:34:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3218b320ec766825df9d943e47f2cb9bf857d45e8eb7ab58c5c9c7382950eaBlock Operator
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