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 8600861 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88972914 epoch_slot_no: 240114 block_no: 8600684 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 18891 time: 2023-04-03 16:26:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97460ea716e3f2c8fa9268457f38bab00b35d4128f13f2bb9403ba3dc28e841bBlock Operator
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