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 8404233 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 84928184 epoch_slot_no: 83384 block_no: 8404056 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 87076 time: 2023-02-15 20:54:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1df264b216abaafbd3d1c4f3579f562456bcfe81bfa9e7b7f30606dff6676913Block Operator
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