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 8576186 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 88465261 epoch_slot_no: 164461 block_no: 8576009 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 16176 time: 2023-03-28 19:25:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c8e27e2af3e465776e829b9c6f9884ff9d898436f5773fdd261eb037e5c60fbBlock Operator
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