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 8400557 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 84848765 epoch_slot_no: 3965 block_no: 8400380 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 48257 time: 2023-02-14 22:50:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ca5ea16ff1869c0ca98647f904deaf258517876a4ec4f05898c8a380ecef34Block Operator
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