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 8635079 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89682252 epoch_slot_no: 85452 block_no: 8634902 slot_leader_id: 4558441 size: 14972 time: 2023-04-11 21:29:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x011d6f04dd2d249d993d0b64563bd94590c613cca42e3c89a0b35dba6ed35bfdBlock Operator
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