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 8406634 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84980569 epoch_slot_no: 135769 block_no: 8406457 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 37423 time: 2023-02-16 11:27:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df52ad38fe382877c9f2803a57bea8422c732281c61e6e2b609e8922f3e1fb1Block Operator
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