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 8407189 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 84992060 epoch_slot_no: 147260 block_no: 8407012 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 15592 time: 2023-02-16 14:39:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0f2a8fbf6357c806fc062d1a13fcbb2ea3e91841ee64102938f7089e45778a2Block Operator
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