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 8436098 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 85591964 epoch_slot_no: 315164 block_no: 8435921 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 3735 time: 2023-02-23 13:17:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfadbfe680cd9a89fc83a2537c0fa44952c75885ffac297716c41c340564db621Block Operator
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