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 8409540 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 85043130 epoch_slot_no: 198330 block_no: 8409363 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 47640 time: 2023-02-17 04:50:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac44e66beff178c1c7755adb7cd4a0a7a5d470ece3d0fb2385a8d9776aab30c2Block Operator
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