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 8440196 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 85672650 epoch_slot_no: 395850 block_no: 8440019 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 19958 time: 2023-02-24 11:42:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x297ef142e6e552bef931fc74fe7f4f9c7c6860744d862f9d17f6d3c4f9551820Block Operator
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