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 8609754 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89153990 epoch_slot_no: 421190 block_no: 8609577 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 71031 time: 2023-04-05 18:44:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4686b9cda634e53598c3e7b68c3fd167dc7e17c5341ef2d764dc144e938a91f2Block Operator
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