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 8591041 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88767353 epoch_slot_no: 34553 block_no: 8590864 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 24158 time: 2023-04-01 07:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4f065613f6dc97f81331b6c2b990d223538ee1cd51a1918e8e56894c8668b24Block Operator
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