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 8576574 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88473688 epoch_slot_no: 172888 block_no: 8576397 slot_leader_id: 5411416 size: 16051 time: 2023-03-28 21:46:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c91ae98e79a7634d6a643ba94f487e9aca3eb28c8dc2f4b6030435f0f3b86d9Block Operator
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