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 8386763 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 84564487 epoch_slot_no: 151687 block_no: 8386586 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 79526 time: 2023-02-11 15:52:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834b471ffc737e8ad3eb86d16285189991e9d6a489726b48fe207b3b01860031Block Operator
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