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 8570526 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 88348420 epoch_slot_no: 47620 block_no: 8570349 slot_leader_id: 8228996 size: 36550 time: 2023-03-27 10:58:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0c34b35c1d8ac0545c77b233307615ded9f80b761972626f296c7456a06caf2Block Operator
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