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 8577376 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 88489479 epoch_slot_no: 188679 block_no: 8577199 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 43843 time: 2023-03-29 02:09:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b608afb6f6458b7454ce34202478efe732b4ee73e8a2e32b6336fc26c6690bBlock Operator
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