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 8571997 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 88378550 epoch_slot_no: 77750 block_no: 8571820 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 66486 time: 2023-03-27 19:20:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe371237b8961c21637cfda2289035aaf13aae42b44c1268ce0d7e788f0c4c76Block Operator
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