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 8417881 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 85214389 epoch_slot_no: 369589 block_no: 8417704 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 22909 time: 2023-02-19 04:24:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x257bb821fade5b90b4c97b865e2c33d853014626536b684e488a496bde6ed69eBlock Operator
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