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 8597402 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88900595 epoch_slot_no: 167795 block_no: 8597225 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 22294 time: 2023-04-02 20:21:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8583975aa6217c3ad653d5d78103babef7afae9f46b4c817da210ac4f2d1baeBlock Operator
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