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 8597087 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 88893861 epoch_slot_no: 161061 block_no: 8596910 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 2915 time: 2023-04-02 18:29:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3ec8583fd3e66bab5428193c6f4a433506c56a270a0f83f01647289713f2a3Block Operator
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