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 8592044 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 88788161 epoch_slot_no: 55361 block_no: 8591867 slot_leader_id: 6643026 size: 61151 time: 2023-04-01 13:07:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddbe97ebaa8602eb6ac834d7d7a81c41bf1c3b8e00c2342d9cbaa485bf820f1eBlock Operator
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