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 8581852 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88580340 epoch_slot_no: 279540 block_no: 8581675 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 51727 time: 2023-03-30 03:23:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e55a1175a8363f265e63c136d9a176c4ca9d40a1328781a3415e078d3d591e1Block Operator
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