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 8583984 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 88623780 epoch_slot_no: 322980 block_no: 8583807 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 69836 time: 2023-03-30 15:27:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999f911f56a7aec68913f70bccb8544701d6327429903ea6ed8bfc7a1b2defb1Block Operator
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