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 8416118 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 85177747 epoch_slot_no: 332947 block_no: 8415941 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 88724 time: 2023-02-18 18:13:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe733a375c50115fa6b37d4f56af5ac6da645ecd6223387a8b018962209842840Block Operator
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