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 8447485 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85824113 epoch_slot_no: 115313 block_no: 8447308 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 23827 time: 2023-02-26 05:46:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1060ad83af7e96e6ecd6f9554883e85985eb5ac6521f644385a48d9f1e8c27eeBlock Operator
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