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 8592108 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 88789466 epoch_slot_no: 56666 block_no: 8591931 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 48348 time: 2023-04-01 13:29:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f818b5390cd1f36af8e77a87665d79f232d0d5a3918b3b41a1a2d785af02198Block Operator
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