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 8431643 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 85501852 epoch_slot_no: 225052 block_no: 8431466 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 23937 time: 2023-02-22 12:15:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e2174414e39315e3bf504c96b2ca8aa8810ac58b2c0f91484402cf2b5fb89bbBlock Operator
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