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 8427098 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 85407778 epoch_slot_no: 130978 block_no: 8426921 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 38940 time: 2023-02-21 10:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe6228cd44e5e3c952563bdad0a3ad0eacb2d9b13f0f15675c407f9fef70509Block Operator
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