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 8600867 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88972985 epoch_slot_no: 240185 block_no: 8600690 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 26322 time: 2023-04-03 16:27:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd274dc171c29a924ba3433e7d641540615c61bd94f9766f37aa980b8167f4a3Block Operator
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