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 8417285 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85201382 epoch_slot_no: 356582 block_no: 8417108 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 10945 time: 2023-02-19 00:47:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe64a078b84a39ba7f821d997bcb76d481d3b24b0e3dba988c67e8b9804a6a891Block Operator
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