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 8404814 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 84940649 epoch_slot_no: 95849 block_no: 8404637 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 31706 time: 2023-02-16 00:22:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd8d3478113f7f8cf11fab785cdc71d5ed3a4c1fd4cc2632d9042d8700b63785Block Operator
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