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 8411425 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 85081662 epoch_slot_no: 236862 block_no: 8411248 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 1186 time: 2023-02-17 15:32:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d46ac304352dc64b5578b60b31afad9d320323d27d3d7f844c8428d3b0b6571Block Operator
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