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 8419250 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 85242632 epoch_slot_no: 397832 block_no: 8419073 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 19804 time: 2023-02-19 12:15:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7687593aed513959b40884e33b1bddd6ac7524a53887ca1823b3d4af0a8c069dBlock Operator
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