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 8574154 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 88422682 epoch_slot_no: 121882 block_no: 8573977 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 67925 time: 2023-03-28 07:36:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5d3b9d2c448988af1a6ca211f203cf096a17619ae82978df4cac7e5e39b7985Block Operator
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