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 8406339 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 84974228 epoch_slot_no: 129428 block_no: 8406162 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 73989 time: 2023-02-16 09:41:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb64f53676e5e44dc6cb699952866ff8dbb0c5efa1bd3c865b4ff4c0da86c6955Block Operator
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