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 8607916 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89115550 epoch_slot_no: 382750 block_no: 8607739 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 39319 time: 2023-04-05 08:04:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1453691241569de0cb51dbc53c59ec09cb01608d164bc65ddc5e4a594520e72Block Operator
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