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 8655908 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90111198 epoch_slot_no: 82398 block_no: 8655731 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 88794 time: 2023-04-16 20:38:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb331abc36a5c1bcd10bda92e23aa7c1259245e065ea0b0ca609da3079d4cadfeBlock Operator
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