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 8442838 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 85727366 epoch_slot_no: 18566 block_no: 8442661 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 36448 time: 2023-02-25 02:54:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc650132dc1b342efe3a36e3eff7cb6ab256e36e9b11dde1fd6ef6831ead5c64Block Operator
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