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 8574813 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88436358 epoch_slot_no: 135558 block_no: 8574636 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 46147 time: 2023-03-28 11:24:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18bf0e443b4ac16d415a4bfe10d9aca20451e81e80c10e93929416ad6751dfe9Block Operator
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