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 8607319 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 89103475 epoch_slot_no: 370675 block_no: 8607142 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 11549 time: 2023-04-05 04:42:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dff448a6098f0682ef03fd1b47ef62922420d7ad0b18edfb78fcc536c90d20bBlock Operator
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