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 8588873 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88722142 epoch_slot_no: 421342 block_no: 8588696 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 7878 time: 2023-03-31 18:47:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95fbca02f1e9abe7baf045406dc47bd27a1e838e470b04feaac8a5529ff1d9f8Block Operator
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