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 8442771 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 85725946 epoch_slot_no: 17146 block_no: 8442594 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 33773 time: 2023-02-25 02:30:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bf005fbe2b766b5199476df584216b57a62bd3f41f6c62927e8eaeb37f8cb5eBlock Operator
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