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 8606858 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89093973 epoch_slot_no: 361173 block_no: 8606681 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 16215 time: 2023-04-05 02:04:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6869cfac10eff1422eccbb3b9dcfe3c7bb1313326da372956f3e8224e1109d0Block Operator
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