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 8576900 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 88480206 epoch_slot_no: 179406 block_no: 8576723 slot_leader_id: 8337953 size: 58950 time: 2023-03-28 23:34:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81150d5086157bb125844ddb083b11f167c8893c068ea567057ff4097855d692Block Operator
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