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 8603026 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 89016716 epoch_slot_no: 283916 block_no: 8602849 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 63008 time: 2023-04-04 04:36:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae1da19b226c694f83340ebc5598eb168dcbdca4b638c9dcb55bea679a8c7c13Block Operator
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