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 8415922 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 85173852 epoch_slot_no: 329052 block_no: 8415745 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 88333 time: 2023-02-18 17:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc11f6e82e4bf03ed22a077c42474eb36869872650dab09ac408151a5f4c51aa8Block Operator
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