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 8433882 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85546630 epoch_slot_no: 269830 block_no: 8433705 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 18737 time: 2023-02-23 00:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cb8250d4a5c84ce58a4ddf06470cbdf523f9cee08cda6101e34feed0630b105Block Operator
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