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 8411140 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 85075926 epoch_slot_no: 231126 block_no: 8410963 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 87740 time: 2023-02-17 13:56:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f079da896ecb7a42a3c34d5bd4dfdf17d3f78ac62e47302f2f08c917314ca1Block Operator
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