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 8581012 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88563281 epoch_slot_no: 262481 block_no: 8580835 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 79784 time: 2023-03-29 22:39:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fcf89d946697863ba2d137cccc6e70fbfa65b10ca0c6b949644f88e40a576d4Block Operator
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