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 8403287 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 84907861 epoch_slot_no: 63061 block_no: 8403110 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 27095 time: 2023-02-15 15:15:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7afaaa6a2da6b8de500f552e631950d99cd9ad3be3d21047bae20343f2fa3427Block Operator
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