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 8408981 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85030589 epoch_slot_no: 185789 block_no: 8408804 slot_leader_id: 6041091 size: 10178 time: 2023-02-17 01:21:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61aa86b5e72297e062fa5c3353a1e98dd7ee0c2e3746699baf17ea4b4549b317Block Operator
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