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 8594139 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88831323 epoch_slot_no: 98523 block_no: 8593962 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 22173 time: 2023-04-02 01:06:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x804362c331168175a6aba9c0c751aacb5be50ec66d8ff0b428585f00feea08b7Block Operator
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