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 8571033 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88359358 epoch_slot_no: 58558 block_no: 8570856 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 2096 time: 2023-03-27 14:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x375d00b236a596d37fc79ea08ff098ee9f0d87218dfa7cd0e8cf503a2520c9a4Block Operator
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