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 8439763 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85664436 epoch_slot_no: 387636 block_no: 8439586 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 10298 time: 2023-02-24 09:25:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f732f46f0bc0ce6f7c1092d0516eb17d3a3449d903756ed7954ca0b881ff46Block Operator
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