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 8600408 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 88963873 epoch_slot_no: 231073 block_no: 8600231 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 45732 time: 2023-04-03 13:56:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce85e2065a465ba10e2f93d0e966ccf4b93b6863f3cecf2aa626dcc32a283075Block Operator
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