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 8589534 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 88736423 epoch_slot_no: 3623 block_no: 8589357 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 87865 time: 2023-03-31 22:45:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x407960903ebd45f74b5e9a0a2ac66e89dc656ceeafff8122a9220a8524c86f09Block Operator
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