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 8386570 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 84560578 epoch_slot_no: 147778 block_no: 8386393 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 47560 time: 2023-02-11 14:47:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ac8967eed1fdf5b2d0c9c2972e7957b9ce170f8f3be888a632e0ebdc1a14048Block Operator
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