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 8418796 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 85233246 epoch_slot_no: 388446 block_no: 8418619 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 31460 time: 2023-02-19 09:38:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa230f175a0073ad1ea8a62efaef57761029557d45b91b2699c1b96ffc35534f2Block Operator
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