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 8597260 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 88897422 epoch_slot_no: 164622 block_no: 8597083 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 26503 time: 2023-04-02 19:28:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348bcef9e3f0de320728c10bd93b5b3c8c247090e5fcd7937b54d56155e69be1Block Operator
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