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 8401072 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 84859340 epoch_slot_no: 14540 block_no: 8400895 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 10412 time: 2023-02-15 01:47:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa50251f47caac62a28bd1cf158e1b7a5f781e75aa9f77119e7ad6bfa289a79aBlock Operator
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