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 8611403 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 89188702 epoch_slot_no: 23902 block_no: 8611226 slot_leader_id: 5449400 size: 19526 time: 2023-04-06 04:23:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa76bef5f64c25548044890c8a659815d9bae06cb6867e8aa97f0c85b0f35f90Block Operator
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