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 8437042 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 85610128 epoch_slot_no: 333328 block_no: 8436865 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 88860 time: 2023-02-23 18:20:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeadf4a9760945879fa7047072b85d5a241cce2efe58a22ad9dbe26f635842a94Block Operator
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