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 8603974 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 89036003 epoch_slot_no: 303203 block_no: 8603797 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 29389 time: 2023-04-04 09:58:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701812e067f482e434a4509a0844090fe1d368094df66b8edbf0bb04b6890d60Block Operator
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