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 8418307 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85223132 epoch_slot_no: 378332 block_no: 8418130 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 15909 time: 2023-02-19 06:50:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f27829b9905971a71c4bd19f28f27fe1def0307e7143ced7d66cb927040edf2Block Operator
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