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 8577346 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88488824 epoch_slot_no: 188024 block_no: 8577169 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 42520 time: 2023-03-29 01:58:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74e531fcae97a7bf59a1c1c570bdee57c075f9baee5aab49e4ebbacb38bf3621Block Operator
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