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 8600251 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 88960868 epoch_slot_no: 228068 block_no: 8600074 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 30119 time: 2023-04-03 13:05:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce3d5f25bfd3317fb78db61b68ddeae7f3950dffbb216050206fbb47977038c9Block Operator
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