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 8591423 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 88775586 epoch_slot_no: 42786 block_no: 8591246 slot_leader_id: 8590916 size: 60834 time: 2023-04-01 09:37:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff84a99357ea9c0ae098a6bc9ea9fb842d22d277bf4ddafb0263fcedddf81879Block Operator
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