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 8418642 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 85230017 epoch_slot_no: 385217 block_no: 8418465 slot_leader_id: 7772293 size: 54353 time: 2023-02-19 08:45:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d09daddd8a39be2cb3f65419724a139ab3e7d2ac3f39a537658051aeae49f0bBlock Operator
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