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 8407897 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 85007903 epoch_slot_no: 163103 block_no: 8407720 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 81804 time: 2023-02-16 19:03:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf9bc215c3aab2f6ac240b254896d0d2be05e14742be280f9e60ac267264a87Block Operator
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