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 8447591 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 85826439 epoch_slot_no: 117639 block_no: 8447414 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 54475 time: 2023-02-26 06:25:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6881ae3f5837a094670dfd39f530d91f6a5b90465270f638ebf1c0e3c9d7bd8Block Operator
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