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 8442607 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 85722039 epoch_slot_no: 13239 block_no: 8442430 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 81244 time: 2023-02-25 01:25:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70daf40e175a9109b3a0739943d05d8edf55d1af3a61fd62de38a749a3378a3dBlock Operator
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