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 8405084 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84946235 epoch_slot_no: 101435 block_no: 8404907 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 86086 time: 2023-02-16 01:55:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54a6e6dc3e2d123c2684cf2f3a1a5d6a680a19234a3cd1cc7aed8d39ea7a40d0Block Operator
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