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 8401224 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 84862830 epoch_slot_no: 18030 block_no: 8401047 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 77058 time: 2023-02-15 02:45:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4487040925f1451f89b8690d89e9cdfe0787d0139e6b62f6e8b00d6d4f8f82ffBlock Operator
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