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 8598006 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 88913061 epoch_slot_no: 180261 block_no: 8597829 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 87186 time: 2023-04-02 23:49:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcabd4c4ddd7f3866b249cb45cc63d8d1210be8d47739e21d7485584323e426c9Block Operator
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