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 8580338 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88550069 epoch_slot_no: 249269 block_no: 8580161 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 24020 time: 2023-03-29 18:59:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec0a70a4a47de841a6a172ffc225779ec126c48af3e65e3f862164265f08038Block Operator
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