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 8444916 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 85771406 epoch_slot_no: 62606 block_no: 8444739 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 71695 time: 2023-02-25 15:08:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea26a5c2b6ad9fb4394ddf0f9381342f15ea05d321bcfecef1b25c791d3100cBlock Operator
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