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 8405709 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84960131 epoch_slot_no: 115331 block_no: 8405532 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 59131 time: 2023-02-16 05:47:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5b06718438ea0194e01cc5a81cbe4405b0e535ea237c6a2a635f6c1f304a22Block Operator
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