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 8409106 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 85033170 epoch_slot_no: 188370 block_no: 8408929 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 64660 time: 2023-02-17 02:04:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a82ca456d996f71880d8c2f244b9ab06627c94e42de882839c153377afb0af7Block Operator
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