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 8447968 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 85834376 epoch_slot_no: 125576 block_no: 8447791 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 76375 time: 2023-02-26 08:37:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0624ba6554b9b2df73675acd9e5dad90328e0c2a99a78e9af129eb5d9fc50921Block Operator
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