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 8431826 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 85505511 epoch_slot_no: 228711 block_no: 8431649 slot_leader_id: 6865008 size: 28061 time: 2023-02-22 13:16:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3e92af2ad1a3d66a03776174893fea851d35ae1ce1fe49854d7a6905ef383bBlock Operator
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