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 8447432 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 85823082 epoch_slot_no: 114282 block_no: 8447255 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 53828 time: 2023-02-26 05:29:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40205ccc499eb8e487051bc3151452bc705e13d6d99dce1ac70863e023537342Block Operator
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