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 8596579 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 88883285 epoch_slot_no: 150485 block_no: 8596402 slot_leader_id: 6742238 size: 36469 time: 2023-04-02 15:32:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dcfd748a00cbc63f48505f8ee86f18fbb2c22e35a4a7aa4ab96cb3000f871f8Block Operator
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