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 8421005 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 85278105 epoch_slot_no: 1305 block_no: 8420828 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 79945 time: 2023-02-19 22:06:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f37a2e32bd0ad296612e52c927a46c57152a89ec92d6b6f4600403706ff157Block Operator
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