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 8574495 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88429646 epoch_slot_no: 128846 block_no: 8574318 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 12730 time: 2023-03-28 09:32:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7eea8f1e42959cd7d0c5e7d9d322aeb29f80d37afff54646d1447a902e09d05Block Operator
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