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 8410330 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 85059351 epoch_slot_no: 214551 block_no: 8410153 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 35890 time: 2023-02-17 09:20:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc45918b75ff2be4c7c8ef3188da5fa4d4334e61d3e6020e5bb7318f6b9c4da2eBlock Operator
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