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 8420658 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85271694 epoch_slot_no: 426894 block_no: 8420481 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 79050 time: 2023-02-19 20:19:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442d3d0aa2796ad48598664a00471a5b946130ee70435d1e45d76db9e5c0b7b8Block Operator
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