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 8409164 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85034508 epoch_slot_no: 189708 block_no: 8408987 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 20794 time: 2023-02-17 02:26:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde2c6490edd24748371b2dbe4bffcc016a5958193e1dc5ad17432e7ce9b90cf5Block Operator
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