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 8418024 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85217507 epoch_slot_no: 372707 block_no: 8417847 slot_leader_id: 8076222 size: 24316 time: 2023-02-19 05:16:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d5fa77b430066352883e8cf57150e6468805b1740fb317e8f68fcd7100161d3Block Operator
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