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 8606074 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89077545 epoch_slot_no: 344745 block_no: 8605897 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 25622 time: 2023-04-04 21:30:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc39b76c9d7d273cb10d2e8622945cb02de74c7a1dcdc1bacd9cf0747ea9dc09Block Operator
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