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 8593498 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88817572 epoch_slot_no: 84772 block_no: 8593321 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 40905 time: 2023-04-01 21:17:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b3fd59e764b267408f0f2804e441c1412b3ed2a435f8419845e4311bbe9bf4eBlock Operator
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