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 8405291 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 84950656 epoch_slot_no: 105856 block_no: 8405114 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 24852 time: 2023-02-16 03:09:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1638785b453da198988f7c1dc625b509325c368c97215bf81610b8edf7609468Block Operator
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