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 8604365 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89043815 epoch_slot_no: 311015 block_no: 8604188 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 33707 time: 2023-04-04 12:08:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bd32711e0ba1d9805c1781197fff4acf470c611bba18082890b4633fd7f2ea9Block Operator
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