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 8602099 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 88997581 epoch_slot_no: 264781 block_no: 8601922 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 53626 time: 2023-04-03 23:17:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a431cfa3ef2e6a00b00063f47bc35ce4205a0bd1dad7399c0bc993fbfefaf6cBlock Operator
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