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 8598283 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 88919059 epoch_slot_no: 186259 block_no: 8598106 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 42412 time: 2023-04-03 01:29:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5db9032e5656e3d01b475534cb874a02d4743694bc4fce8b68ed84daba98cca5Block Operator
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