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 8578183 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 88506674 epoch_slot_no: 205874 block_no: 8578006 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 4009 time: 2023-03-29 06:56:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe523c06da638312992f270f2799be5a151179cc441283d13f25de48be8f43daaBlock Operator
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