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 8635096 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89682629 epoch_slot_no: 85829 block_no: 8634919 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 35493 time: 2023-04-11 21:35:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b670c5158e97f982d6f268471dd24b7854f61844a31cef668dadf001a126349Block Operator
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