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 8423922 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 85340639 epoch_slot_no: 63839 block_no: 8423745 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 79808 time: 2023-02-20 15:28:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe282a5faab84d8fce24615d0cd25e6f26e020f3f3ddac0cbeebf1b9b59afd65eBlock Operator
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