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 8425095 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85366301 epoch_slot_no: 89501 block_no: 8424918 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 49950 time: 2023-02-20 22:36:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb342610c89a480ebeca70dd02ed47ad941584a8177506b5c1fb9b73ed87a52d6Block Operator
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