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 8424758 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 85359302 epoch_slot_no: 82502 block_no: 8424581 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 88153 time: 2023-02-20 20:39:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x384fefdd75fcc9b7dc27bb669756c2cf9c68193c3ec2aa551805ecd688d1e5d8Block Operator
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