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 8409483 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 85041990 epoch_slot_no: 197190 block_no: 8409306 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 57043 time: 2023-02-17 04:31:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d95b12872fb0807aded04d66f6639f45605e3ca05a45318b1c70b8fc0827b0Block Operator
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