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 8386464 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 84558403 epoch_slot_no: 145603 block_no: 8386287 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 3445 time: 2023-02-11 14:11:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x283c4131906dbf65277258122da030a41e5a5f2a1c08486a4ee55e35e7b98410Block Operator
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