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 8599346 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88941337 epoch_slot_no: 208537 block_no: 8599169 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 11571 time: 2023-04-03 07:40:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc007e75fd45be449ecdb71020c7c110911f8debadb68433a25827ad94a47d79Block Operator
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