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 8580295 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88549226 epoch_slot_no: 248426 block_no: 8580118 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 28273 time: 2023-03-29 18:45:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a0c5f144774c99c06987ecfedb7275873a6768d2466c077e155c08dec6e8398Block Operator
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