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 8444564 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 85764499 epoch_slot_no: 55699 block_no: 8444387 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 3817 time: 2023-02-25 13:13:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d5559fbc339f323e3c4e8fc14a03b311d147d10373514b36877739cb45d34d3Block Operator
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