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 8588703 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 88718819 epoch_slot_no: 418019 block_no: 8588526 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 31180 time: 2023-03-31 17:51:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e6b56397a8a947e5e2bd63174bca275651c15eb75f986438ca94dce5283696Block Operator
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