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 8605293 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89061678 epoch_slot_no: 328878 block_no: 8605116 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 10309 time: 2023-04-04 17:06:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4865d8ef3a55cbeb3a6dd771d61171f57e9680bbf3655be64961796e72a79ddfBlock Operator
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