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 8447434 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 85823159 epoch_slot_no: 114359 block_no: 8447257 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 24434 time: 2023-02-26 05:30:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0da36b60e8ea4bd5afb904edaa0a38e7a3721cfddcd1e02156d259338a235dfBlock Operator
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