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 8598743 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 88928715 epoch_slot_no: 195915 block_no: 8598566 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 47746 time: 2023-04-03 04:10:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a2a3d86966f8bd2e91266a75957dbb49364f4a5b6a3ce88c99ca44d991dddfBlock Operator
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