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 8419377 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85245144 epoch_slot_no: 400344 block_no: 8419200 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 8364 time: 2023-02-19 12:57:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1c96286452006491ca5e62fad61f1c89c46558288c0979725c44f3d05ed1a9eBlock Operator
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