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 8599662 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 88948459 epoch_slot_no: 215659 block_no: 8599485 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 68498 time: 2023-04-03 09:39:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8faa8da2c762711261f8b7b4638d453c9da5154e573a1d58a52fc6a4dcb7c5Block Operator
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