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 8603585 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89028223 epoch_slot_no: 295423 block_no: 8603408 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 1706 time: 2023-04-04 07:48:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b382700f852271ba3d82a20a2d4cc1585869d675d28f1f8dbe222bbedbcb4cBlock Operator
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