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 8607105 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89098977 epoch_slot_no: 366177 block_no: 8606928 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 13184 time: 2023-04-05 03:27:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e3e134d940168d134d9d076c2c97e778bc855419941ec64331ffc4d00911e5Block Operator
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