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 8403253 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 84907228 epoch_slot_no: 62428 block_no: 8403076 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 88209 time: 2023-02-15 15:05:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506c87a0c36e5ca8e7f0bee0edcd5b1f3481356088a7b61a1309a39a13a96532Block Operator
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