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 8411549 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85084079 epoch_slot_no: 239279 block_no: 8411372 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 39423 time: 2023-02-17 16:12:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf40dd376716f5a563464c8271c4ee9d906e4ff855ec1baa3336af198c4663d34Block Operator
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