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 8587730 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 88698664 epoch_slot_no: 397864 block_no: 8587553 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 83707 time: 2023-03-31 12:15:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9cd3aa93167d205b924c7052b6e730ae9166b093493d6a7c90dac229699f537Block Operator
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