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 8588156 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 88707384 epoch_slot_no: 406584 block_no: 8587979 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 85625 time: 2023-03-31 14:41:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa053bf151f86e866f6b8d4b30d5611064e1bea97c679da5c984b34001dcfacBlock Operator
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