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 8580580 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 88555278 epoch_slot_no: 254478 block_no: 8580403 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 40865 time: 2023-03-29 20:26:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97107ae25f50f32d8939ccfa79edc6a7098188a502d7dec0a5710bf0b6013a79Block Operator
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