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 8604439 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 89045382 epoch_slot_no: 312582 block_no: 8604262 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 52242 time: 2023-04-04 12:34:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8d2cb6a416c07ab99e957324a4cd006d0617d64e2f2949ecdded3e9697b4462Block Operator
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