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 8416973 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 85195637 epoch_slot_no: 350837 block_no: 8416796 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 65348 time: 2023-02-18 23:12:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc5221a6bf91025899296b2251169ba41a947648e1803a9d8cff2d41510e2ecBlock Operator
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