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 8577657 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 88496082 epoch_slot_no: 195282 block_no: 8577480 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 56380 time: 2023-03-29 03:59:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef771eb9ea59bd4812f1f62819347b01d12437e3b7b26dc8b43306c2a1b6c031Block Operator
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