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 8429097 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85450287 epoch_slot_no: 173487 block_no: 8428920 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 9115 time: 2023-02-21 21:56:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca2218ceab66d348fe4d97d3068c063588ad5ac5eb9f8664875000413d41557eBlock Operator
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