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 8440254 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 85674015 epoch_slot_no: 397215 block_no: 8440077 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 27031 time: 2023-02-24 12:05:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71f70be4428df88a78d30a6f43cb4145e597a336d5a9b5a87817be7cebbf5fbBlock Operator
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