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 8609959 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 89157969 epoch_slot_no: 425169 block_no: 8609782 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 34111 time: 2023-04-05 19:51:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98005e54f831b1f75ded9ff90885fa4a68712fb744869a9f719ed5a6a5f98445Block Operator
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