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 8426605 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 85397624 epoch_slot_no: 120824 block_no: 8426428 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 49609 time: 2023-02-21 07:18:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb8ba738a702cdab45b11b8bfa00dfce6ed3e14d9a00886ad0599c06112f6f43Block Operator
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