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 8589516 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 88736089 epoch_slot_no: 3289 block_no: 8589339 slot_leader_id: 8526421 size: 82952 time: 2023-03-31 22:39:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48c630badde96de0e0001bd2a5f4a22e6152b30a72157404d0385fd0d77f8d45Block Operator
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