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 8442742 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85725273 epoch_slot_no: 16473 block_no: 8442565 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 17474 time: 2023-02-25 02:19:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3b6d4f64faf1c4b38c6a7cd948950cd67c509ca35e4e248c98f60a7b999f23Block Operator
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