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 8430986 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 85488707 epoch_slot_no: 211907 block_no: 8430809 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 32160 time: 2023-02-22 08:36:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c4659eedfa5fe7f447f45a40dbcdcf26d24ec4d0d638adbc7e45dc09bb8b2d2Block Operator
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