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 8416302 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85181292 epoch_slot_no: 336492 block_no: 8416125 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 33538 time: 2023-02-18 19:13:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d6548e9720a36b3282427a9790a5b48cd769bf4c613c5d913dc228be64db3bfBlock Operator
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