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 8606573 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 89087685 epoch_slot_no: 354885 block_no: 8606396 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 49538 time: 2023-04-05 00:19:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x652cde9943120032363aeef37d4d109e9c4ac6eebf0ec88c2850bb99f48127efBlock Operator
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