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 8608411 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89126141 epoch_slot_no: 393341 block_no: 8608234 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 13146 time: 2023-04-05 11:00:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbb354adb4eb1e1ceec6a7e6813c3347d4b9a1c4490cb7661d347b37efaa0170Block Operator
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