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 8409880 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 85050464 epoch_slot_no: 205664 block_no: 8409703 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 5509 time: 2023-02-17 06:52:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee492a45f9503a7dc7d4d97332b32657f7477db111176e2a20be2ba4dcb87881Block Operator
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