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 8596996 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 88892148 epoch_slot_no: 159348 block_no: 8596819 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 85400 time: 2023-04-02 18:00:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2774f2c53309b19f30452fc64cfc55c6bac4a628805966081cef0f54b617dc5Block Operator
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