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 8425948 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 85383953 epoch_slot_no: 107153 block_no: 8425771 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 24651 time: 2023-02-21 03:30:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55176104047acde4738cfc23cfdde0031cc09b49fe551ffcaff8daff274f37efBlock Operator
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