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 8420673 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 85272077 epoch_slot_no: 427277 block_no: 8420496 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 58979 time: 2023-02-19 20:26:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc95877f39105a788ece9a74391cf40bb77899ff29ad0a8c3894798e9080ba87fBlock Operator
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