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 8418564 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 85228368 epoch_slot_no: 383568 block_no: 8418387 slot_leader_id: 8347698 size: 76134 time: 2023-02-19 08:17:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x777160f0359f46265696466b4afd784c94b60a24fe0e4b6d5548a9a08e40046aBlock Operator
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