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 8577275 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 88487261 epoch_slot_no: 186461 block_no: 8577098 slot_leader_id: 7620451 size: 66151 time: 2023-03-29 01:32:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb438de9f167b41ded0c6288792434bc06233d1a0c3d043c9a2a5a0927a356f2Block Operator
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