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 8409124 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85033648 epoch_slot_no: 188848 block_no: 8408947 slot_leader_id: 7630734 size: 4031 time: 2023-02-17 02:12:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a2ebbbc76eed4602f1f5c78ac6589fda76d61feb6ac4b7f2cdf929518ed8cd8Block Operator
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