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 8597111 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 88894267 epoch_slot_no: 161467 block_no: 8596934 slot_leader_id: 7903459 size: 56141 time: 2023-04-02 18:35:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee2129105a01584fb17561a3f4b973cd9d1e6002216981b67ce3451d9fb7a2cBlock Operator
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