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 8434666 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 85562944 epoch_slot_no: 286144 block_no: 8434489 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 12102 time: 2023-02-23 05:13:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86da497e75aea25671ac1ee8b7430f82ec912c095016f13239f04c50363b59d5Block Operator
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