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 8449854 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85871643 epoch_slot_no: 162843 block_no: 8449677 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 7523 time: 2023-02-26 18:58:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5561edc950efdea4ef91bcb6d3a1cac501dfc33d30c69939da4da9f6d1f959b4Block Operator
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