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 8443622 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 85744637 epoch_slot_no: 35837 block_no: 8443445 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 53585 time: 2023-02-25 07:42:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52d8a6f0e0aa4021b789eff1257717d93e757459cfdb4784d695ae0d110fef16Block Operator
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