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 8597409 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88900719 epoch_slot_no: 167919 block_no: 8597232 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 9007 time: 2023-04-02 20:23:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f820167e6938f01a64c792d0b37f09449871376f3c10d9521320b753dc3c2a1Block Operator
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