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 8597509 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 88902563 epoch_slot_no: 169763 block_no: 8597332 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 86375 time: 2023-04-02 20:54:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc6b25d12546c67679100bca67f495009ef437051d4a53d0518d096635fe0f43Block Operator
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