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 8582277 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88589026 epoch_slot_no: 288226 block_no: 8582100 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 15484 time: 2023-03-30 05:48:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad6691d6dba1af2f36b145a1a2c97685a89ce671f4b68b481a94adb528b86aaeBlock Operator
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