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 8401723 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84873492 epoch_slot_no: 28692 block_no: 8401546 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 15626 time: 2023-02-15 05:43:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9db8b134dd1324ff18b71945a1148cd8547dcf56503aefd1048fde7b87a2d207Block Operator
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