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 8597728 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 88907687 epoch_slot_no: 174887 block_no: 8597551 slot_leader_id: 8590916 size: 63080 time: 2023-04-02 22:19:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x075da442679e3d9e12ecd4c1f4de6b11977da09b0cbdf29246059ed2fd1c4605Block Operator
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