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 8592391 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 88795489 epoch_slot_no: 62689 block_no: 8592214 slot_leader_id: 8527297 size: 36508 time: 2023-04-01 15:09:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4cae59a1e4f0a8f13caafe9fdb355f411dd8f7e3827279b8edbb79eb85ec8e8Block Operator
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