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 8576073 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 88462841 epoch_slot_no: 162041 block_no: 8575896 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 2992 time: 2023-03-28 18:45:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10255b80c221a33721d55c31b980e8aaa3c50b6fc709b42d27d83f9f69c6152eBlock Operator
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