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 8597684 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 88906632 epoch_slot_no: 173832 block_no: 8597507 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 86735 time: 2023-04-02 22:02:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f8a3fe60cf0f2a68330a4988e9a767665bcdcf31097a1a2f343d0e468f402d7Block Operator
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