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 8607857 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89114248 epoch_slot_no: 381448 block_no: 8607680 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 49003 time: 2023-04-05 07:42:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78edb745da6895fb9d60fd6d53d82a0cea289493b3ff3df7cd86c1ca23a69a7aBlock Operator
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