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 8597345 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 88899130 epoch_slot_no: 166330 block_no: 8597168 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 39867 time: 2023-04-02 19:57:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f83e685b1b601da2511649dc0cfc66bc37a8a79f574ea53adcbe72b0d6e47bcBlock Operator
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