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 8592892 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 88805725 epoch_slot_no: 72925 block_no: 8592715 slot_leader_id: 5993415 size: 58871 time: 2023-04-01 18:00:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f8184f73a07d8e05a8ae5c3d42fcec942c04520095ae892b837e2f7c1fc8d48Block Operator
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