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 8401436 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 84867514 epoch_slot_no: 22714 block_no: 8401259 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 64780 time: 2023-02-15 04:03:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1444075859f861ec17a57f5e0e9a870352bc56aa6a82de96fd4bdac23237a1d0Block Operator
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