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 8407959 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 85009504 epoch_slot_no: 164704 block_no: 8407782 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 29452 time: 2023-02-16 19:29:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f6b653fe350303709bf7ce1e99c2d1f26dcdbadc86df69f53f799f04e62eeeBlock Operator
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