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 8407650 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 85002580 epoch_slot_no: 157780 block_no: 8407473 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 31346 time: 2023-02-16 17:34:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x595b75dd5088355bffc0248bc5cfbd250a15a7d967e0301c34cbb94d6a75a983Block Operator
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