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 8580951 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 88562271 epoch_slot_no: 261471 block_no: 8580774 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 4172 time: 2023-03-29 22:22:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ada74cbb4033a25c6c2712e3bb98d0c8db503f9a900a17ec22eea6130c362ecBlock Operator
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