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 8602694 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89010117 epoch_slot_no: 277317 block_no: 8602517 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 9923 time: 2023-04-04 02:46:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fc1f8ff533f2c254eb289de42ada68ff9ab100d073ee8f0ae4616a266992e8eBlock Operator
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