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 8601008 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88975959 epoch_slot_no: 243159 block_no: 8600831 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 23884 time: 2023-04-03 17:17:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17831ca7b7966abd3c5cb967a99dd7d28acf2d763f678441170d4747a2a3e80bBlock Operator
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