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 8448590 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 85846775 epoch_slot_no: 137975 block_no: 8448413 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 52778 time: 2023-02-26 12:04:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9346faaf2f8d6dc3cf8bd868717d51f1f98898a3fa563f1162fff2fa6a965694Block Operator
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