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 8594183 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88832225 epoch_slot_no: 99425 block_no: 8594006 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 12345 time: 2023-04-02 01:21:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f63b4a4f0a78381fa32e399688c05ba649db0fdea6eb9008423d9a041ef81f1Block Operator
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