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 8409197 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 85035530 epoch_slot_no: 190730 block_no: 8409020 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 53711 time: 2023-02-17 02:43:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x630f15fd866b60274a40eba6d7a20aadf6c6fcc05fb544169d108d133a538a99Block Operator
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