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 8433659 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 85541810 epoch_slot_no: 265010 block_no: 8433482 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 44869 time: 2023-02-22 23:21:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1087d22bf980e1dd52f8326e8f23cf623e33e0db93cabdbfb785782d035e0861Block Operator
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