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 8416444 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 85184067 epoch_slot_no: 339267 block_no: 8416267 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 13742 time: 2023-02-18 19:59:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44e824bd29672972fa21632faa8cb0f7d773889dc598e5d02bc3106145e646cfBlock Operator
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