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 8596260 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88876097 epoch_slot_no: 143297 block_no: 8596083 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 6849 time: 2023-04-02 13:33:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d0584cf9485286b5f8d1a34be4cac4f75b6576d10a78dd78db1c192da81feeBlock Operator
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