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 8597332 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 88898752 epoch_slot_no: 165952 block_no: 8597155 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 63885 time: 2023-04-02 19:50:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23e1a2d79a71716dd5f9387d1ce3f7a3dc93131c17916306a3ca9a4a7259708aBlock Operator
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