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 8383425 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 84493582 epoch_slot_no: 80782 block_no: 8383248 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 75153 time: 2023-02-10 20:11:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27a6a3bd78e635196e792140211f62a1c15661d920e9f1710729854db03e10e4Block Operator
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