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 8574434 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88428159 epoch_slot_no: 127359 block_no: 8574257 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 21698 time: 2023-03-28 09:07:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c3e32b50df226318e4353ee3aa48d7dcc6cf7f67f059d9f64f6b84a330448bBlock Operator
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