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 8587028 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88683239 epoch_slot_no: 382439 block_no: 8586851 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 4979 time: 2023-03-31 07:58:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867c2b76df7aef90c6d93cb10008d23375bb46be53a0a0f360bc3cfa4452ac61Block Operator
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