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 8601398 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88983564 epoch_slot_no: 250764 block_no: 8601221 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 22975 time: 2023-04-03 19:24:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1715058485921e312628c812170e9a1ea3735a689ac890d02c83bc881679560eBlock Operator
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