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 8444969 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 85772823 epoch_slot_no: 64023 block_no: 8444792 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 32347 time: 2023-02-25 15:31:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x027a2cf54c28854cf1d3d712cf7f518e7bd84b6f06ed062bddc799c3169e12d1Block Operator
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