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 8403550 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84913332 epoch_slot_no: 68532 block_no: 8403373 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 21613 time: 2023-02-15 16:47:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e77501c586a9b09c030784e8df4795c64507f72fe9fc64f4150129e36b00eb5Block Operator
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