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 8382993 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 84485341 epoch_slot_no: 72541 block_no: 8382816 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 86358 time: 2023-02-10 17:53:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08b7d90b84f7f73d9566e65f81cb73a27d6a2a49d58bcae748453007c4b56a74Block Operator
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