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 8598408 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 88921796 epoch_slot_no: 188996 block_no: 8598231 slot_leader_id: 8361216 size: 66706 time: 2023-04-03 02:14:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5696bb84f72f4f4efa450086748da17e7570ad166daa47c80735e4e5e26a1d24Block Operator
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