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 8408395 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 85018320 epoch_slot_no: 173520 block_no: 8408218 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 61070 time: 2023-02-16 21:56:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1dc04172202f427c9eb6c57b11af591aa3482037be2f1833d66e69481d1e6c3Block Operator
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