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 8433286 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 85533874 epoch_slot_no: 257074 block_no: 8433109 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 58571 time: 2023-02-22 21:09:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4daf28d77d7a24b9934634d9bae553c08db91dc31a3908e24fa4ee436710e72aBlock Operator
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