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 8589091 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 88726842 epoch_slot_no: 426042 block_no: 8588914 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 72984 time: 2023-03-31 20:05:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d6b867bc8d2986d665020233aaceb4ac7b753d3c25cb41cb85d74e10326e49Block Operator
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