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 8448678 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 85848778 epoch_slot_no: 139978 block_no: 8448501 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 42705 time: 2023-02-26 12:37:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x959be44fa2d4a8777f84e0b72b7c8d41675251d7c2e525380742b0e96cb409fcBlock Operator
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