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 8603220 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 89020873 epoch_slot_no: 288073 block_no: 8603043 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 42946 time: 2023-04-04 05:46:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2b69d27eb062744a1a5f172e29297ccf3110cc42d8fd74a4f5e6d88681e33ccBlock Operator
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