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 8404805 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 84940441 epoch_slot_no: 95641 block_no: 8404628 slot_leader_id: 8367888 size: 88636 time: 2023-02-16 00:18:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e63e5ac5adf69c9936e507a45aa8146f3c2f5b8fb374eb234eed2259cefdb44Block Operator
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