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 8404725 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 84938867 epoch_slot_no: 94067 block_no: 8404548 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 22071 time: 2023-02-15 23:52:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xced6daf24f21932a07971bfe4713c41d133c0f6185e5513fea8ca832d6af51f6Block Operator
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