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 8447164 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 85817644 epoch_slot_no: 108844 block_no: 8446987 slot_leader_id: 8110381 size: 38575 time: 2023-02-26 03:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0576ccab14be73b84b799bbfeed1353077e9acbc712dd55234c2aca11a9b7fdaBlock Operator
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