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 8407626 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 85001975 epoch_slot_no: 157175 block_no: 8407449 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 21288 time: 2023-02-16 17:24:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01d468d698f379672d7e92df95779843aef88666d8f534f58c6bdc0558aa3a61Block Operator
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