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 8442163 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 85713351 epoch_slot_no: 4551 block_no: 8441986 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 88910 time: 2023-02-24 23:00:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f51879cec83aa6fe1644840a16e1874fa45d3e284402d2c968ee20dbd6e3b7dBlock Operator
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