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 8442287 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 85715624 epoch_slot_no: 6824 block_no: 8442110 slot_leader_id: 8110381 size: 88330 time: 2023-02-24 23:38:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f53a4b730585ae5d671769b4b6369a500b642531bd0c1e6a4919b1bbda820c6Block Operator
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