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 8578533 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 88513795 epoch_slot_no: 212995 block_no: 8578356 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 35811 time: 2023-03-29 08:54:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96a6a82f5086a6de270bbb6d96585069c58c958bb7d6fee4ca00b3e27da2e14bBlock Operator
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