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 8422055 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 85301050 epoch_slot_no: 24250 block_no: 8421878 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 29688 time: 2023-02-20 04:29:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x143768bfe9a2cfed33c4c4f01b6c540e987e360104b8bd7273a8fea63b804596Block Operator
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