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 8405041 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 84945327 epoch_slot_no: 100527 block_no: 8404864 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 50705 time: 2023-02-16 01:40:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf82509aaa3ce59bfe0c4f7b4c3e9f21920535a98f3f155859cea41368d73b6aBlock Operator
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