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 8424163 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 85346304 epoch_slot_no: 69504 block_no: 8423986 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 86843 time: 2023-02-20 17:03:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42d8d04722ce3d9255c29a842ba9542d672e71b11379f98109231d1f7c93fe94Block Operator
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