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 8579478 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 88532810 epoch_slot_no: 232010 block_no: 8579301 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 4228 time: 2023-03-29 14:11:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1808c15da9ead44317eb85ec9698be4b210f8b1afbd02ae7d8a5afcf44653f2Block Operator
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