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 8596901 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 88889830 epoch_slot_no: 157030 block_no: 8596724 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 88338 time: 2023-04-02 17:22:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1a49b901ed4b9864898dbfb70e8849e4ce46a71834fdc35bcad51a2012683cdBlock Operator
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