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 8448163 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 85837958 epoch_slot_no: 129158 block_no: 8447986 slot_leader_id: 6323523 size: 12319 time: 2023-02-26 09:37:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dcc140e1acf81589d6ee93ed9ef304125ab82ac1755f985b70574ee07968fafBlock Operator
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