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 8588180 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 88707996 epoch_slot_no: 407196 block_no: 8588003 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 59341 time: 2023-03-31 14:51:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47fa3843453a97e8de2d3a032a4a088ce1ae12a74ed789b03d863ade01ad6c36Block Operator
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