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 8446835 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85811069 epoch_slot_no: 102269 block_no: 8446658 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 24007 time: 2023-02-26 02:09:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fb45ae66e3b9f4fd6b518098b42e8b6cd62484df44649281a63fda9feb5e3d0Block Operator
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