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 8411205 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 85076832 epoch_slot_no: 232032 block_no: 8411028 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 58458 time: 2023-02-17 14:12:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6d63bdf07785aceae83519835f07fdd72f8da8ea5364abee6c81f63be32ddfBlock Operator
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