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 8420514 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 85268548 epoch_slot_no: 423748 block_no: 8420337 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 57106 time: 2023-02-19 19:27:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd9bf518ac12d972c5346b1c01c2ad672db99ce168b623e74c7a3258a718ebdfBlock Operator
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