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 8574111 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88421842 epoch_slot_no: 121042 block_no: 8573934 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 26531 time: 2023-03-28 07:22:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd127dac2a52530d7e8b24926b56faf82b7142aa6248e556f4c6d785a057c49abBlock Operator
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