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 8595531 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88860138 epoch_slot_no: 127338 block_no: 8595354 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 37066 time: 2023-04-02 09:07:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x793c3a49891d669c7fc6fcdd93aea429ec1f529a5a38f94c8ecab5023d2ce78dBlock Operator
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