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 8608676 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89132054 epoch_slot_no: 399254 block_no: 8608499 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 42147 time: 2023-04-05 12:39:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87781aa6abbea657537837d24897c08e87dc54aeb2a748eef1e4284b896c01a8Block Operator
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