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 8438142 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85632781 epoch_slot_no: 355981 block_no: 8437965 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 18120 time: 2023-02-24 00:37:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1b81ef33610a65cff9da32713ce55e6416d2755725c43572bdbe4655cbf035Block Operator
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