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 8407143 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 84991043 epoch_slot_no: 146243 block_no: 8406966 slot_leader_id: 5152344 size: 6553 time: 2023-02-16 14:22:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8bcf4e0b10cbd19ee9c168de2bfb1537d5f8288a7f93e708b0b2426bca276f3Block Operator
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