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 8427667 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85419445 epoch_slot_no: 142645 block_no: 8427490 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 4114 time: 2023-02-21 13:22:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf52e60cb75c44991470a79fafc0a8b0d680c3b9999e3a8cfe0d7bc27dd5f16ddBlock Operator
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