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 8609041 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89139643 epoch_slot_no: 406843 block_no: 8608864 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 39909 time: 2023-04-05 14:45:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed6fa7fc30a84d7a46902e29a8587b485c1ed76466f74f81123af78f98a4536Block Operator
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