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 8438098 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85631827 epoch_slot_no: 355027 block_no: 8437921 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 19595 time: 2023-02-24 00:21:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc11ad84ed0ee3f6228309a9ba49c4a971420daf5073f0a070bb3867e39841c64Block Operator
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