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 8386748 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 84564111 epoch_slot_no: 151311 block_no: 8386571 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 46066 time: 2023-02-11 15:46:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50d56b2d3a54681cc083a1df65e5e9c2956e0d6c55556585501e86f480cddf9eBlock Operator
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