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 8578947 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88521812 epoch_slot_no: 221012 block_no: 8578770 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 30195 time: 2023-03-29 11:08:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c976038014b4b71e9b1c94ba64d9b833255d6e619cc6d80d0a5bbb288d67936Block Operator
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