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 8575240 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 88444690 epoch_slot_no: 143890 block_no: 8575063 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 40229 time: 2023-03-28 13:43:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x714389fd06f455a2b4b19183d27d31f69aded454810cc1735a7bccd4232aa659Block Operator
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