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 8598441 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88922465 epoch_slot_no: 189665 block_no: 8598264 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 6547 time: 2023-04-03 02:25:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63c23b15f23a3070a0a19bbe90e952e48661f352c6c6b750f326dc6cf38438c7Block Operator
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