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 8607236 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 89101642 epoch_slot_no: 368842 block_no: 8607059 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 5446 time: 2023-04-05 04:12:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa372896502673381d79d51e1809f2780b33c37e42fa4aa03895de618e4b3c85Block Operator
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