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 8576218 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88466047 epoch_slot_no: 165247 block_no: 8576041 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 22906 time: 2023-03-28 19:38:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe968f2fe73680448a6dbd78b03c35693d5b021de921fcfd4b54c261a86e244a1Block Operator
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