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 8419946 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 85257066 epoch_slot_no: 412266 block_no: 8419769 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 87894 time: 2023-02-19 16:15:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97cc1d1d3a24111a9b14466e5c79b9d2a23397aba1ae4daeab79a16d1799b2a7Block Operator
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