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 8597350 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 88899252 epoch_slot_no: 166452 block_no: 8597173 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 88838 time: 2023-04-02 19:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15db90d5dfd8b1860df75fb720d35c71a20c95ae8a4786dcb20dab882cf0bf71Block Operator
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