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 8436212 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 85594139 epoch_slot_no: 317339 block_no: 8436035 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 7997 time: 2023-02-23 13:53:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef6a8de15e9d88bde0d3d3e865192e14453ac414cb11ad87ace63c329606090Block Operator
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