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 8426147 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 85388365 epoch_slot_no: 111565 block_no: 8425970 slot_leader_id: 5096947 size: 74154 time: 2023-02-21 04:44:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32babdb3b4561853d5d219503a65145d67ac53765fec5b5f7b38d4f029993488Block Operator
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