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 8591006 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 88766834 epoch_slot_no: 34034 block_no: 8590829 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 37253 time: 2023-04-01 07:12:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b5189c02a4c01eb279d73800f080c0a8b2f132d3f6542a94045ab70e9ecb871Block Operator
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