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 8596277 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88876487 epoch_slot_no: 143687 block_no: 8596100 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 40234 time: 2023-04-02 13:39:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a75c283c8af86e4f7dddc36e3ee6bf280be00cefe8d4ecc06ee5edc42746fa2Block Operator
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