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 8582288 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88589192 epoch_slot_no: 288392 block_no: 8582111 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 54289 time: 2023-03-30 05:51:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18855d2dcba0b0ed2e896e281446f76f45d3bf3b35e7350f2d2897963d3a6a15Block Operator
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