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 8609296 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 89144282 epoch_slot_no: 411482 block_no: 8609119 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 73646 time: 2023-04-05 16:02:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb7d007a46a82bc2f7144eca7a9488be2130e788403a9b0a74ced0cf8a93b503Block Operator
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