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 8580671 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88557157 epoch_slot_no: 256357 block_no: 8580494 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 14381 time: 2023-03-29 20:57:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x694a7e35ea43d89535ea6ee329dab3dbcf97b8e72a41bfe662bcda07edf592c3Block Operator
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