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 8584981 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 88644154 epoch_slot_no: 343354 block_no: 8584804 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 80158 time: 2023-03-30 21:07:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc01692153fdb331c73e46f72683d5e6e372082bd4e4e89eaddb0005c87678580Block Operator
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