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 8446021 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 85794256 epoch_slot_no: 85456 block_no: 8445844 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 88098 time: 2023-02-25 21:29:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfedf8715826db6b8a172f7efe0c2ec42f92d96795686ac61811511a126b91d3Block Operator
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