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 8404492 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 84933523 epoch_slot_no: 88723 block_no: 8404315 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 37967 time: 2023-02-15 22:23:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a5b9fe7f8655687a0053fae0f367b6edd871b1c716714bd77bc2f789714c933Block Operator
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