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 8593348 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 88814241 epoch_slot_no: 81441 block_no: 8593171 slot_leader_id: 8076222 size: 80663 time: 2023-04-01 20:22:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77109b45ccd4a77e9ff084ebc21159071416ecca8b3ef8e07ff31d71797c22c0Block Operator
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