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 8599056 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88935022 epoch_slot_no: 202222 block_no: 8598879 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 37999 time: 2023-04-03 05:55:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c4e61b9cb5f58222260a579ae2f3c288d8f57c73085657d5a52f025088f41faBlock Operator
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