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 8606389 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89083993 epoch_slot_no: 351193 block_no: 8606212 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 38332 time: 2023-04-04 23:18:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2433ff5c7731ad9ff31185add0a7dc51cee6353a60b6c1e4fe45321521d6d12cBlock Operator
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