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 8401688 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 84872801 epoch_slot_no: 28001 block_no: 8401511 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 16456 time: 2023-02-15 05:31:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34ae39f5105d124f8588b35e4df03bf9c6e69a688d072918f7be650016a2ec0Block Operator
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