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 8407177 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 84991875 epoch_slot_no: 147075 block_no: 8407000 slot_leader_id: 7375455 size: 54271 time: 2023-02-16 14:36:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59d3b330e313e011e521ff6c567b2a42bbad2bdcbb7c9da7b3dbdee8f4f9293aBlock Operator
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