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 8385813 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 84544920 epoch_slot_no: 132120 block_no: 8385636 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 37339 time: 2023-02-11 10:26:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9dd4f3efb3cecfe0763a6192041fb614b6ee4e96a6a7dbc59c1b2a61e783adBlock Operator
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