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 8434091 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 85551136 epoch_slot_no: 274336 block_no: 8433914 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 1016 time: 2023-02-23 01:57:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96a2c37c4e6d14aa3e578afa4b6c45cefd58e754f026e6c861e22a5865fd89afBlock Operator
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