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 8446857 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 85811522 epoch_slot_no: 102722 block_no: 8446680 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 12219 time: 2023-02-26 02:16:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x007568e3054f31c962a4cabb78b39c4e62b7c23898f49593c6d94c8a790bdb4eBlock Operator
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