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 8596703 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 88885720 epoch_slot_no: 152920 block_no: 8596526 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 36728 time: 2023-04-02 16:13:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434e72994378bd239554b51c146b8b3b87f9f4ffcbeeb67ce199f20726f7c6f7Block Operator
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