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 8576939 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 88481031 epoch_slot_no: 180231 block_no: 8576762 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 59363 time: 2023-03-28 23:48:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde02a9c458e9e98797daa1c548dfd0f1bee93b2d3ce7336c0ce23537e3d3ff67Block Operator
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