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 8655683 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 90106028 epoch_slot_no: 77228 block_no: 8655506 slot_leader_id: 6855367 size: 85192 time: 2023-04-16 19:11:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x811f9c71d0c0b041abf0254d1f966eeeebdbed47cdea33ea4ad1cdf94abf84c8Block Operator
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