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 8409435 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 85040836 epoch_slot_no: 196036 block_no: 8409258 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 51649 time: 2023-02-17 04:12:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9cab78cf6a3808ed994553f4d3ea7c2a593afddf1caa898661a22d20b6300d0Block Operator
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