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 8385360 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 84534619 epoch_slot_no: 121819 block_no: 8385183 slot_leader_id: 8116027 size: 14968 time: 2023-02-11 07:35:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x266807fcb00252d95fb3164006514a41798a1da0a4c4558d39ef927389dde375Block Operator
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