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 8609059 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 89140063 epoch_slot_no: 407263 block_no: 8608882 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 47816 time: 2023-04-05 14:52:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aa17351c4fc2c5ad74a70a1f41af8d6fa76a49cb1b35f4866be5a8810b55af0Block Operator
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