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 8436767 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 85604725 epoch_slot_no: 327925 block_no: 8436590 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 8121 time: 2023-02-23 16:50:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x423246a44356c4ac0bd19d84c647b94a8b3dd959b30de598ca7545f01904f203Block Operator
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