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 8428974 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 85447596 epoch_slot_no: 170796 block_no: 8428797 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 56990 time: 2023-02-21 21:11:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0abf2c38922a061a5be0fd76043a8cbe26e6f41f8f126659b1d56dbc8912122eBlock Operator
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