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 8437672 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 85622968 epoch_slot_no: 346168 block_no: 8437495 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 34966 time: 2023-02-23 21:54:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4acc180f7f13af1f37a9959fadfeb7e0c8107233d753911638e24eb5ec6955a1Block Operator
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