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 8585369 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88651268 epoch_slot_no: 350468 block_no: 8585192 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 49427 time: 2023-03-30 23:05:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d7564a47a50915da2bd9362162258f38665c8415ffa1314177a3a599141bcfBlock Operator
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