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 8433165 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 85531645 epoch_slot_no: 254845 block_no: 8432988 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 56756 time: 2023-02-22 20:32:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x656adcd978fd252d4bf07b43a6b7cea73a1dc013690ae3af7b328dfbfbeacae2Block Operator
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