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 8445708 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 85787994 epoch_slot_no: 79194 block_no: 8445531 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 51097 time: 2023-02-25 19:44:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d975a730ff9420fd3970c94e1a70e51488aed886446a2741726d61983572bbcBlock Operator
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