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 8404116 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 84925735 epoch_slot_no: 80935 block_no: 8403939 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 37609 time: 2023-02-15 20:13:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda47c87ae3ccb89a2563d6e596e64f39d4b179cb9e804f75443bcacd2ff89db6Block Operator
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