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 8419319 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 85243879 epoch_slot_no: 399079 block_no: 8419142 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 10611 time: 2023-02-19 12:36:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc1c66911499d5efcf03fe3e49d803d2d15c9acd16a2c368b5e5b0ae1941dc8eBlock Operator
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