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 8419276 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 85242976 epoch_slot_no: 398176 block_no: 8419099 slot_leader_id: 6993634 size: 19949 time: 2023-02-19 12:21:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9340cc075903712ec2ccde76aca37853da9f17ad13a05b61ce94e2783af4c9Block Operator
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