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 8574778 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 88435667 epoch_slot_no: 134867 block_no: 8574601 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 44957 time: 2023-03-28 11:12:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23de83d8d56f857a55cd7ff41ec6142f3f9e90e9a16059a0cfbc8fcb9fba002eBlock Operator
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