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 8440784 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 85684673 epoch_slot_no: 407873 block_no: 8440607 slot_leader_id: 6525396 size: 24410 time: 2023-02-24 15:02:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f77c0d5998bcf1ffba5230615606f6485e354c3d16b018ae237a6874d0752dBlock Operator
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