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 8581908 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 88581405 epoch_slot_no: 280605 block_no: 8581731 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 30637 time: 2023-03-30 03:41:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8e484804bc1b8083f15b1b89d4e22c6426df11e86a83defce618e790636ef7bBlock Operator
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