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 8421395 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 85286714 epoch_slot_no: 9914 block_no: 8421218 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 18594 time: 2023-02-20 00:30:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ba5fc33ddb9b3af513d8a8e7f99f1300a3456a9a44c2f639a5c46ad430bc2dBlock Operator
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