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 8420175 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 85261655 epoch_slot_no: 416855 block_no: 8419998 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 24490 time: 2023-02-19 17:32:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f8853612aea8c8ce2b07a88d186a5fa724d0a12cf63b3b6f85f46c2afeb563eBlock Operator
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