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 8605036 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89056688 epoch_slot_no: 323888 block_no: 8604859 slot_leader_id: 6236831 size: 40351 time: 2023-04-04 15:42:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7232dcf92e28331e2e0d346fc04fefc4673fa7b2f0a0c10618bef2d5a09f6023Block Operator
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