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 8573329 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88405330 epoch_slot_no: 104530 block_no: 8573152 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 21753 time: 2023-03-28 02:47:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd893a9318130f27f4879a5a43e0eae0dc81181f3e1b005958ade6f60bd343f22Block Operator
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