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 8579257 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88528401 epoch_slot_no: 227601 block_no: 8579080 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 24264 time: 2023-03-29 12:58:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c8cd611774ae208ab78c38b630d6e271629c5065b2644c12530c604e38ebbdbBlock Operator
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