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 8581812 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 88579482 epoch_slot_no: 278682 block_no: 8581635 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 28333 time: 2023-03-30 03:09:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a7b1c76ddd3029c862b697a6dd83a6bdf7c5eb857bae40a2d7bce8e6d9ea014Block Operator
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