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 8598522 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88924040 epoch_slot_no: 191240 block_no: 8598345 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 12224 time: 2023-04-03 02:52:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc42602d3e3fdb8340296e1886801f220313b6eaaa3c82e5136c152a018d676Block Operator
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