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 8597236 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 88896984 epoch_slot_no: 164184 block_no: 8597059 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 57641 time: 2023-04-02 19:21:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda2811736a9e1dff811e2a63ecce34206ced3ffbcdc405357940325de802897Block Operator
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