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 8608361 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89125029 epoch_slot_no: 392229 block_no: 8608184 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 12396 time: 2023-04-05 10:42:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1004f06fbec36ff4e9f7e8626ddce7686728b657c9e8434f00724664a0de69d6Block Operator
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