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 8577237 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88486539 epoch_slot_no: 185739 block_no: 8577060 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 12188 time: 2023-03-29 01:20:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b954e7fe6ace7b837823c743043abb8ee4a77d0fab8aca0f3f019e0b23dae6Block Operator
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