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 8602616 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89008633 epoch_slot_no: 275833 block_no: 8602439 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 33814 time: 2023-04-04 02:22:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e5b610fe39338d9a5e3c0d51fe970f8f774f7ceda129c79de9a70a3ec0f96bBlock Operator
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