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 8602214 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 88999966 epoch_slot_no: 267166 block_no: 8602037 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 48713 time: 2023-04-03 23:57:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe47c011a06d70d16aec255e157a563c7bd3f29e4ae0ac09714d7b5123a1065aBlock Operator
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