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 8404653 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 84937095 epoch_slot_no: 92295 block_no: 8404476 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 4461 time: 2023-02-15 23:23:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97978e2b14f767a0cb860a11b7cd1a8fcb3f487e12fa3106732842a1ec0d682Block Operator
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