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 8591116 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 88769027 epoch_slot_no: 36227 block_no: 8590939 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 59326 time: 2023-04-01 07:48:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03f5095be6261ba3f28b7c43310aef02fd3d8fc56db1e116315b61f402e912a7Block Operator
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