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 8608489 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89127750 epoch_slot_no: 394950 block_no: 8608312 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 10265 time: 2023-04-05 11:27:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3adbe9a9cddd0f071104d156fc2ac52df5e86844092d7f51b5501f365a47118Block Operator
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