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 8593035 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 88808241 epoch_slot_no: 75441 block_no: 8592858 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 35478 time: 2023-04-01 18:42:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ed1812f3a62704429c17f83db72650dbb2dbfd2c7bc9373478ec88c93fc7c5Block Operator
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