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 8439866 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 85666344 epoch_slot_no: 389544 block_no: 8439689 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 15602 time: 2023-02-24 09:57:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79054545ca665ae6b61b29bdfe45e7a77e9a07032ad4e1fb9e3cd673a44c1bfbBlock Operator
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