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 8589863 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 88743005 epoch_slot_no: 10205 block_no: 8589686 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 86714 time: 2023-04-01 00:34:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18809025d7c5862fedf50ab29511a69cf0db98b210c9537123408ec3dd400934Block Operator
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