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 8582631 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88596517 epoch_slot_no: 295717 block_no: 8582454 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 34304 time: 2023-03-30 07:53:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9f31d65d8c86bb36c925343ea5d1cfd25b7ddf8a6200c6dedee24b930fa7a21Block Operator
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