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 8609646 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 89151324 epoch_slot_no: 418524 block_no: 8609469 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 58450 time: 2023-04-05 18:00:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02211440d8ea09d3f134cdc300fbae800e8b83d62ade9c750141d5b9bcc7aa8fBlock Operator
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