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 8443869 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 85749809 epoch_slot_no: 41009 block_no: 8443692 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 1472 time: 2023-02-25 09:08:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x212680143b544e4b363b9f6c7f01d7a36e9c9e7067d1596499335c563efc18bbBlock Operator
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