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 8590041 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88746820 epoch_slot_no: 14020 block_no: 8589864 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 16837 time: 2023-04-01 01:38:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d389f3cab0a9ce14280263bc70e6600d1855dca5d3b711e89ab4a0cedfff0ebBlock Operator
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