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 8421271 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 85284198 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 8421094 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 82883 time: 2023-02-19 23:48:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68a36cd32a804a2ea68b69a3c0df602022fa3e82a5c4b901226835dc5c7388d8Block Operator
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