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 8400680 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84851467 epoch_slot_no: 6667 block_no: 8400503 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 77476 time: 2023-02-14 23:35:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x592ea6e851cf898b9742a9dd17b98cd3439a79ab91780514b82cf082c861cdbeBlock Operator
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