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 8576453 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88471213 epoch_slot_no: 170413 block_no: 8576276 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 11633 time: 2023-03-28 21:05:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb4b1d63efe8c215bfe73d63ea15d70e7a483b49702137e49f3b420bd11c4b97Block Operator
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