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 8594186 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88832251 epoch_slot_no: 99451 block_no: 8594009 slot_leader_id: 6344762 size: 7092 time: 2023-04-02 01:22:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33bee68deebba03a48dd4d52f2c6ac8ffad554c3a719716e101bf6a36bc46a04Block Operator
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