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 8576530 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 88472806 epoch_slot_no: 172006 block_no: 8576353 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 41785 time: 2023-03-28 21:31:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbdb1d532ed353edab8601657a82e51238c6dc1c2ddb17d6b8038cb5a577e10aBlock Operator
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