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 8406608 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 84980196 epoch_slot_no: 135396 block_no: 8406431 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 44387 time: 2023-02-16 11:21:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d7ef249f796aeec2fd599205519ddc4070ac0b14ac5f850a6cb05077a9449a8Block Operator
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