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 8605446 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89064951 epoch_slot_no: 332151 block_no: 8605269 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 17883 time: 2023-04-04 18:00:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x959964221dc23f8f558c86e917db3fb08aede29bc04e7be16b41420a8e20c4a5Block Operator
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