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 8598398 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 88921550 epoch_slot_no: 188750 block_no: 8598221 slot_leader_id: 7685981 size: 35200 time: 2023-04-03 02:10:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85066fab8b1ec4b3409d8f0480a3a2ea94bb06f832c7bb446fa42aff96c4d8f9Block Operator
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