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 8421799 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 85295644 epoch_slot_no: 18844 block_no: 8421622 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 54576 time: 2023-02-20 02:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf02ccb7bebff9cc18c5ac1ceaa7676ede8d22843e498624b3436e7a3fe32571aBlock Operator
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