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 8593293 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 88813042 epoch_slot_no: 80242 block_no: 8593116 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 67462 time: 2023-04-01 20:02:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0da0f2fef24ae30c85f748b35d67af931a5c032a8371b7c32e3b6f191f4cd292Block Operator
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