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 8383834 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84502602 epoch_slot_no: 89802 block_no: 8383657 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 67156 time: 2023-02-10 22:41:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da6e957111a8aa8ff8c00ddef00d5bd4bc876eac76f98de3d39de982b023f65Block Operator
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