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 8587981 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 88703960 epoch_slot_no: 403160 block_no: 8587804 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 31695 time: 2023-03-31 13:44:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef69311af142376e00294de72c2b6ea60048d4f205cabd1a460467cef812a26Block Operator
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