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 8572617 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88390600 epoch_slot_no: 89800 block_no: 8572440 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 36056 time: 2023-03-27 22:41:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438e8d97a6ec1ce2959153b22b7bf859eec0a26bd3bf9a14daad76d337d89817Block Operator
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