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 8600172 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88959269 epoch_slot_no: 226469 block_no: 8599995 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 35145 time: 2023-04-03 12:39:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0691237b37cbefd61a827d19801f11e34b8db76c549c9723503a7ede2aca242fBlock Operator
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