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 8444922 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85771668 epoch_slot_no: 62868 block_no: 8444745 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 6389 time: 2023-02-25 15:12:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b0e752e197fb4f085878837094cc5a19ec5ca1dab0ed12be3d98fd2fa49d972Block Operator
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