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 8404570 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 84935184 epoch_slot_no: 90384 block_no: 8404393 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 25819 time: 2023-02-15 22:51:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x377cf9d905781ac7233c5909d5c390d9b65d7c7fdd270eee7f74296e21559f74Block Operator
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