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 8573947 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88418687 epoch_slot_no: 117887 block_no: 8573770 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 5804 time: 2023-03-28 06:29:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dff6d1c9283d4b57269bed3fdbe6aba9770096c60e8c8abb8623f234186a94aBlock Operator
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