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 8406577 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 84979588 epoch_slot_no: 134788 block_no: 8406400 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 63354 time: 2023-02-16 11:11:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a088d8858ba04d4c1f897cd6bf212ae831e3a2256af656d6d295fb024ef709dBlock Operator
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