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 8588567 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 88716026 epoch_slot_no: 415226 block_no: 8588390 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 63303 time: 2023-03-31 17:05:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd05d080125930d51d52a103b34acdf77556399e09c0ba03968d8ada1790973f0Block Operator
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