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 8581355 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88570188 epoch_slot_no: 269388 block_no: 8581178 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 18726 time: 2023-03-30 00:34:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa98e8cb6bca4ee26915ad4b89b62d125c3150a2232bad3cde914552882b1fe4Block Operator
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