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 8407858 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 85007012 epoch_slot_no: 162212 block_no: 8407681 slot_leader_id: 6135313 size: 5179 time: 2023-02-16 18:48:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a661e2f4e5a855259e139c0771c11bf6dfea0c87b12826284300e7a0bb26d13Block Operator
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