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 8578117 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 88505446 epoch_slot_no: 204646 block_no: 8577940 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 16967 time: 2023-03-29 06:35:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37734c749f5e11399dc24ac4cc2c0f817126e0d4893d5d317f0ba35dcb9ab98cBlock Operator
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