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 8580037 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 88544480 epoch_slot_no: 243680 block_no: 8579860 slot_leader_id: 8526421 size: 52972 time: 2023-03-29 17:26:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8bc4791f2c63f427cfadd385b473afc8d64413259ef62e421eb3962b8cb6f08Block Operator
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