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 8577676 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88496483 epoch_slot_no: 195683 block_no: 8577499 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 31782 time: 2023-03-29 04:06:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb954223eae4339fe46a4b7839ed314e4d46498c38d3c575693ec3766f13ef4f7Block Operator
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