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 8580031 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 88544338 epoch_slot_no: 243538 block_no: 8579854 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 15802 time: 2023-03-29 17:23:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5afc9fb8e2cff6ed9856b333e33db4e7471a932acdbcd96c3b6355a928fd372aBlock Operator
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