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 8443206 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 85735438 epoch_slot_no: 26638 block_no: 8443029 slot_leader_id: 6033137 size: 18207 time: 2023-02-25 05:08:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c1901ea8a8bd731c80855d6a83735d7c63bb5bb02c9199d38fc1c7a0f087c4Block Operator
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