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 8605703 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89069803 epoch_slot_no: 337003 block_no: 8605526 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 2291 time: 2023-04-04 19:21:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x703cd9a2a7eac04a482819133ab579a766be9b8ca384db68c5aaab1ad41bde8dBlock Operator
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