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 8409041 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 85031876 epoch_slot_no: 187076 block_no: 8408864 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 19606 time: 2023-02-17 01:42:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cbd495512106ad9fe90a1e8de02d36461467f917e881baae4f619d0190f700bBlock Operator
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