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 8579871 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 88541107 epoch_slot_no: 240307 block_no: 8579694 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 67912 time: 2023-03-29 16:29:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4fe9d0430f2bb406cf6fc0767b6743dc083ed8ff1851b44025ea33206430167Block Operator
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