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 8438351 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85636643 epoch_slot_no: 359843 block_no: 8438174 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 11001 time: 2023-02-24 01:42:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce6b7485cd8a8cf08d653ca6a5638893f98a4c0b5675af5301329ab3bd70c72aBlock Operator
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