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 8433094 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 85530290 epoch_slot_no: 253490 block_no: 8432917 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 88012 time: 2023-02-22 20:09:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1337a4f84ea71dabc7d0a2fe02a31dc0b579d5e3471c915cd4f1396f4c0d27fbBlock Operator
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