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 8597234 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 88896897 epoch_slot_no: 164097 block_no: 8597057 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 82508 time: 2023-04-02 19:19:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff324571035d02b1f62984f0cec2504c849c8fbd5b5006655f17fba68abe67ebBlock Operator
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