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 8407789 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 85005694 epoch_slot_no: 160894 block_no: 8407612 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 48037 time: 2023-02-16 18:26:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9ead10763b635d52a97774b61e41910645828b80757e5326663553d19173a1Block Operator
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