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 8402831 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 84896985 epoch_slot_no: 52185 block_no: 8402654 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 19002 time: 2023-02-15 12:14:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5993324cf90fa5513c31fb865c06c562f820ffa244d97909d7cb17458ca3cdbBlock Operator
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