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 8449139 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 85857535 epoch_slot_no: 148735 block_no: 8448962 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 19203 time: 2023-02-26 15:03:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5dc0d9b56ae6580ccd1f993416b6c020da463e490add2bb9cf8022584c8c5f4Block Operator
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