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 8609433 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89147214 epoch_slot_no: 414414 block_no: 8609256 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 1816 time: 2023-04-05 16:51:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x111fdbf4877dfddb6bedfa4e125ef04acc84642d6555c8b2aab6d5988ab01bc0Block Operator
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