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 8655416 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90100935 epoch_slot_no: 72135 block_no: 8655239 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 3303 time: 2023-04-16 17:47:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74a3f5855e953ebed846a1b5ff2ba309644a95c132a86ecdde80630d2dcf04e3Block Operator
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