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 8599374 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 88941754 epoch_slot_no: 208954 block_no: 8599197 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 61546 time: 2023-04-03 07:47:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108092a79fd2b606f251ff7fdaa314a99207168ee2cdef3cbb4138f2409b5906Block Operator
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