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 8588446 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88713257 epoch_slot_no: 412457 block_no: 8588269 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 27593 time: 2023-03-31 16:19:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x404f12edcea45838ddc110a9ae460ba22ed4f6273bcc030b5d42cf1c7319e4f7Block Operator
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