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 8415307 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 85161162 epoch_slot_no: 316362 block_no: 8415130 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 39471 time: 2023-02-18 13:37:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6d268a1baa8c41f9deab31273cf18eecbc7ad7b188a9a9ac2850e6c5680fa7dBlock Operator
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