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 8599214 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 88938287 epoch_slot_no: 205487 block_no: 8599037 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 64102 time: 2023-04-03 06:49:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940821df2943ffe3ece3a4ae9346e8299087223e452f135ba2c5eb2cf8e7f50aBlock Operator
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