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 8403544 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 84913131 epoch_slot_no: 68331 block_no: 8403367 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 19553 time: 2023-02-15 16:43:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970d98fab27fb0ed7df86246ae87dc51af5c6d6e7dab68247f544648ec884f9aBlock Operator
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