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 8655113 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90094628 epoch_slot_no: 65828 block_no: 8654936 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 33278 time: 2023-04-16 16:01:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ffa641af9deeab2cb1970150dd0a50c1a2f2aa09aff71a774754c3c925ba475Block Operator
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