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 8446176 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 85797225 epoch_slot_no: 88425 block_no: 8445999 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 88662 time: 2023-02-25 22:18:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf205f7d9ea64e76bd221f99cae3ffd18275ea9cfbd822ae6c2911422bf6900f0Block Operator
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