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 8580032 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 88544374 epoch_slot_no: 243574 block_no: 8579855 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 85199 time: 2023-03-29 17:24:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f711fc90816118efebad60240b8a745bf773552c2a3d2f422b7b3d64020332fBlock Operator
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