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 8421082 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85279909 epoch_slot_no: 3109 block_no: 8420905 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 27679 time: 2023-02-19 22:36:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a7db84d26280d04917a5fd71b1691f28a43eb11a1c0b4c9e93e146ebb0ea2ffBlock Operator
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