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 8578414 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 88511375 epoch_slot_no: 210575 block_no: 8578237 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 62994 time: 2023-03-29 08:14:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca5c7373b98ed32fe756d4fb937eb6ee448b199080f38dd749c553d575f81356Block Operator
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