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 8593497 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88817550 epoch_slot_no: 84750 block_no: 8593320 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 18235 time: 2023-04-01 21:17:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd572004689d80eff5f6ee84adbb7f4bf4ce3c0d836799e415821c1d602ee70Block Operator
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