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 8571200 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 88362399 epoch_slot_no: 61599 block_no: 8571023 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 70385 time: 2023-03-27 14:51:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea14a1c9244975c21c705f7d8b7b4757edde7afd6641368cfd8263c3c0a7b6f1Block Operator
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