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 8386181 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 84552467 epoch_slot_no: 139667 block_no: 8386004 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 12579 time: 2023-02-11 12:32:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee2c80b6b177dedf8ae15c1655b6f79f3aeaad15e882f1f35e6c48b95896a0a8Block Operator
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