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 8608614 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89130580 epoch_slot_no: 397780 block_no: 8608437 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 4482 time: 2023-04-05 12:14:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ae89e5850ab69fd1743809c9b2965754fd983782a7995a18f03d172d1a0c6aeBlock Operator
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