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 8445498 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85783758 epoch_slot_no: 74958 block_no: 8445321 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 87895 time: 2023-02-25 18:34:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x546a94df505b09a70f90e697be702016494ffca32eaaea738e065db2189b6e83Block Operator
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