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 8421209 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 85282733 epoch_slot_no: 5933 block_no: 8421032 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 19748 time: 2023-02-19 23:23:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf54558ef1f3b69b6b9d39c76359d63e682d23927c5d77e3a159b103c2bf1c547Block Operator
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