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 8601297 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 88981371 epoch_slot_no: 248571 block_no: 8601120 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 65960 time: 2023-04-03 18:47:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d23f1f2b5b9ddec536b6fbaf24f67d72030d884781f36c34b1f212376c692dBlock Operator
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