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 8419549 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85248706 epoch_slot_no: 403906 block_no: 8419372 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 6462 time: 2023-02-19 13:56:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18dda7fa3a2478986b59b4eea9488d82e97f4348bdcaa04b8ee89ace24afafc6Block Operator
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