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 8412668 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 85106727 epoch_slot_no: 261927 block_no: 8412491 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 24423 time: 2023-02-17 22:30:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2639adfb09a1303cd019d0e36dec18de1652ac374296820364d362a980ef876Block Operator
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