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 8408285 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85015865 epoch_slot_no: 171065 block_no: 8408108 slot_leader_id: 7886440 size: 13838 time: 2023-02-16 21:15:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86970f8a334088f9de0e0101caf3ab431902ae4e58d92e0796de58d52cb9cee9Block Operator
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