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 8405537 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 84956290 epoch_slot_no: 111490 block_no: 8405360 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 31504 time: 2023-02-16 04:43:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f54c72c65359b0b5c6c633a07f9df2fc0f3dadde7c734445a4036da79c18466Block Operator
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