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 8600273 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88961364 epoch_slot_no: 228564 block_no: 8600096 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 14452 time: 2023-04-03 13:14:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf31a64c5406e630c3e1e57d94d50c3bba6f8d881599026ee4d9359379ef87191Block Operator
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