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 8436144 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 85593012 epoch_slot_no: 316212 block_no: 8435967 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 43304 time: 2023-02-23 13:35:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc706c190e8315b4c5fbe740ac2d3f4d61638e10c5235ee17289a9c92e92ed5b1Block Operator
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