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 8609574 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89149771 epoch_slot_no: 416971 block_no: 8609397 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 46986 time: 2023-04-05 17:34:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaca539d824628d654ca815fd1081f7835785c0c5738aa640091351362b16a772Block Operator
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