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 8400809 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 84853842 epoch_slot_no: 9042 block_no: 8400632 slot_leader_id: 5971848 size: 84443 time: 2023-02-15 00:15:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba3f2f7e066f9d7967c81d138bb76649bff1fc91d5a7ca25a13c12dcde8ed651Block Operator
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