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 8579196 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88526828 epoch_slot_no: 226028 block_no: 8579019 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 16694 time: 2023-03-29 12:31:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70ce38f2d9d8201544dbc2f1e5a8108e04b0760988bec8ec48c50e582dd9b88fBlock Operator
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