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 8408673 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85024169 epoch_slot_no: 179369 block_no: 8408496 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 82073 time: 2023-02-16 23:34:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3795df03c63fd67862010d5f5e281fbaa337132a2f1ef10a2a5a9f8d1c3e4fa1Block Operator
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