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 8410522 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85062834 epoch_slot_no: 218034 block_no: 8410345 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 33480 time: 2023-02-17 10:18:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca98a3cd52da42c08904519f1ad9d896b65bb6a7f9059ece88fc7c1e040793e4Block Operator
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