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 8405555 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84956925 epoch_slot_no: 112125 block_no: 8405378 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 33169 time: 2023-02-16 04:53:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b3e2eef328da4a2e69cc3e0918895f2dd686376598b2b76172b8bba9c867f0Block Operator
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