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 8423933 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 85340955 epoch_slot_no: 64155 block_no: 8423756 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 88323 time: 2023-02-20 15:34:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e9cc0c98767d8dfce0b02e294e029f5f6c97f3156a06f5ce7865208d57f8b6Block Operator
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