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 8592378 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 88795307 epoch_slot_no: 62507 block_no: 8592201 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 77327 time: 2023-04-01 15:06:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf63adba5c541378705d5fa45d5ae1fb51c91410ed91a07d0cec06d629b1b42aBlock Operator
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