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 8436491 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 85599313 epoch_slot_no: 322513 block_no: 8436314 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 81107 time: 2023-02-23 15:20:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dbe42683e82bf9b20ca3497bb7bef83c52e71dc35dec93293b889c321e34328Block Operator
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