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 8580237 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 88548302 epoch_slot_no: 247502 block_no: 8580060 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 78707 time: 2023-03-29 18:29:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99461abf8737754bea04027ad47dcbabd85d51d772b5d014d87062b7c73b65c9Block Operator
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