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 8439442 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 85658175 epoch_slot_no: 381375 block_no: 8439265 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 295 time: 2023-02-24 07:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9375d026f9a2f27b066f6bdf6c928b233d03ee2b2b8fb719461d9def27688439Block Operator
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