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 8603037 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89016982 epoch_slot_no: 284182 block_no: 8602860 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 9835 time: 2023-04-04 04:41:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf34820fbf5766c8602f3ae3ad74cd54bf2b638620090040c9b2fdb1153efc92dBlock Operator
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