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 8608414 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89126233 epoch_slot_no: 393433 block_no: 8608237 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 17848 time: 2023-04-05 11:02:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdc02f51a20989e204b348b9a4dafaa35b314f3db0c9ef03a9e1b187605cc549Block Operator
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