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 8385632 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 84540858 epoch_slot_no: 128058 block_no: 8385455 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 77862 time: 2023-02-11 09:19:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f949388c41981cef2d0a1ab64f2b224c6025d89838c84c5b2b50ced6cfb8a8Block Operator
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