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 8401346 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 84865601 epoch_slot_no: 20801 block_no: 8401169 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 19731 time: 2023-02-15 03:31:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf21d2351eaf2063f43bae16b599d9ba397057eeba9024e557a1c4109f9e3401dBlock Operator
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