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 8597607 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 88904983 epoch_slot_no: 172183 block_no: 8597430 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 37701 time: 2023-04-02 21:34:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594b4be26e76f589dbe67e7a92da6eedc830e0dba35ad8ea3dae5adef39b50d1Block Operator
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