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 8655719 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 90106674 epoch_slot_no: 77874 block_no: 8655542 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 84924 time: 2023-04-16 19:22:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc58c3b7647fcd3954f5f190c0e4c253fb57bf1bdae36ec916f571874ae335c47Block Operator
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