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 8596978 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88891669 epoch_slot_no: 158869 block_no: 8596801 slot_leader_id: 8582521 size: 4655 time: 2023-04-02 17:52:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa8ce37c0b5161baabc7d132a7e07002935a2c51bcebafefac851c5e94b7dce3Block Operator
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