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 8578717 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88517402 epoch_slot_no: 216602 block_no: 8578540 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 7066 time: 2023-03-29 09:54:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf475890d108f58e14851f6044fb6a90d48768f05dd87963b8e60be30a93f3ebaBlock Operator
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