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 8576167 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 88464903 epoch_slot_no: 164103 block_no: 8575990 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 48612 time: 2023-03-28 19:19:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2870002b9ffc5c1613ecca0c4b0edd70a43be5201f8bd3a5e796be40fecf1446Block Operator
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