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 8438022 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 85630816 epoch_slot_no: 354016 block_no: 8437845 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 19551 time: 2023-02-24 00:05:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e069bd44fe39c2fc124ea09dce3c55fcec5293470963d6f966b532f20b1dddBlock Operator
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