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 8600397 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88963685 epoch_slot_no: 230885 block_no: 8600220 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 7091 time: 2023-04-03 13:52:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4020e86139dd7036aa64b5c19826e53f6a86cdcfc962108d571a846971cc2d1fBlock Operator
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