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 8576886 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 88479960 epoch_slot_no: 179160 block_no: 8576709 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 84881 time: 2023-03-28 23:30:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a6a6696ce6734eb2db7cf84d147df1e6c56d915e0e05e1d9c7017e55345fdeaBlock Operator
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