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 8588398 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 88712421 epoch_slot_no: 411621 block_no: 8588221 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 82832 time: 2023-03-31 16:05:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59fc33bc31901922d9778fcdd358decd6ffc9cd392ed27cb4977d26d0ee74496Block Operator
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