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 8442866 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 85728050 epoch_slot_no: 19250 block_no: 8442689 slot_leader_id: 8367888 size: 75274 time: 2023-02-25 03:05:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefd34b0115aaafba5450aa626aab3f55b5bd52c94f37b700327ca9f0101081b7Block Operator
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