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 8574200 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 88423680 epoch_slot_no: 122880 block_no: 8574023 slot_leader_id: 7527142 size: 15347 time: 2023-03-28 07:52:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28fd0cc9c332179cb3f02fc4e2e9e26a17de385d3845f3d134542f156b1225f1Block Operator
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