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 8593833 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88825172 epoch_slot_no: 92372 block_no: 8593656 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 46878 time: 2023-04-01 23:24:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x181a6d31fe22534d6c29cea603587099a0a18ea9b3f632f4b731afe639565a2fBlock Operator
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