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 8433043 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85529206 epoch_slot_no: 252406 block_no: 8432866 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 68239 time: 2023-02-22 19:51:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa12392e9cbc32f0de9ff9bf9ab8a041dc3f373fbef7fc0df5409ff32460ebc6Block Operator
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