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 8406653 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 84980988 epoch_slot_no: 136188 block_no: 8406476 slot_leader_id: 8367888 size: 41131 time: 2023-02-16 11:34:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ae409ad0af660cf9e3b26c1e0627f9827a7e5b9dfc3a340b6c630d43983801dBlock Operator
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