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 8573857 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 88416545 epoch_slot_no: 115745 block_no: 8573680 slot_leader_id: 7152020 size: 47665 time: 2023-03-28 05:53:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d65499f8a298af65631ee3eb26bc66c70e33c7018d1e60e03eacce1245ff2d6Block Operator
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