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 8571579 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 88369843 epoch_slot_no: 69043 block_no: 8571402 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 86410 time: 2023-03-27 16:55:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa74620eb2ed01507669dd4b0ffb132d88aff82c7ff45c529c8f0ac22b1b8e427Block Operator
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