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 8597041 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 88892989 epoch_slot_no: 160189 block_no: 8596864 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 46424 time: 2023-04-02 18:14:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10dd5c72934552b00e843c4ade30bd2e01e2e234f8a42300feb142b66c2e56d5Block Operator
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