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 8585321 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88650495 epoch_slot_no: 349695 block_no: 8585144 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 19492 time: 2023-03-30 22:53:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x570862cf060acdfe8eb284407554ac76be15929ed5a8473a87c173fbe482e1b1Block Operator
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