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 8405597 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 84957782 epoch_slot_no: 112982 block_no: 8405420 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 73553 time: 2023-02-16 05:07:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe012602eb1c4de67feffa63d4ee9abcb89454a03b24551c7da846c1c8e062d19Block Operator
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