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 8579251 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88528300 epoch_slot_no: 227500 block_no: 8579074 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 24017 time: 2023-03-29 12:56:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa953283138c3796666f0701bec1f465a9f437d688c847acc4d4e7bd1197aafb7Block Operator
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