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 8635785 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 89696159 epoch_slot_no: 99359 block_no: 8635608 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 82466 time: 2023-04-12 01:20:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe619201e4f388bd6561085f436500a2f03ac431766f45ec674b3ca7a0fd71e1Block Operator
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