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 8411904 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 85091429 epoch_slot_no: 246629 block_no: 8411727 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 72765 time: 2023-02-17 18:15:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3980922e806c90b73c0f4f0473afd5aae2c8f541d8a2b19bac85fae6556b9f9Block Operator
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