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 8605456 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89065108 epoch_slot_no: 332308 block_no: 8605279 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 8451 time: 2023-04-04 18:03:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb961bff8485cc27685203c71b11243edb131c0c45a98f143e163b3cc11b53b0fBlock Operator
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