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 8401955 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84878299 epoch_slot_no: 33499 block_no: 8401778 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 46131 time: 2023-02-15 07:03:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12075824e41ce16272012329398813f43bdfb8bf402dbd6b1948f14dc3ae4f06Block Operator
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