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 8403337 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 84908965 epoch_slot_no: 64165 block_no: 8403160 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 82598 time: 2023-02-15 15:34:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eab6a97af99ee53a8fcc32475e4cd0aeb1d19dd5a3c1e9c70b507f858a54649Block Operator
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