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 8588820 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88721061 epoch_slot_no: 420261 block_no: 8588643 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 12771 time: 2023-03-31 18:29:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14a3e24086bbefaffe0452b16f821a4ae82942f2b3dbfff5b69444b943ddf4f1Block Operator
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