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 8599242 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 88939120 epoch_slot_no: 206320 block_no: 8599065 slot_leader_id: 7685981 size: 11212 time: 2023-04-03 07:03:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0079c95acc92ead3f6a5eeb5308a6c78e3e4d9f4ef2bc9642094eb7616bb256fBlock Operator
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