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 8588058 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88705572 epoch_slot_no: 404772 block_no: 8587881 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 36185 time: 2023-03-31 14:11:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72de2588bd3085e97f19e4a0ad7cb6569b69e666a95bcd541535d00f95ce482eBlock Operator
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