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 8386781 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 84564831 epoch_slot_no: 152031 block_no: 8386604 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 57017 time: 2023-02-11 15:58:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b6f2ea8135da400d38e0e5a4ef877630f94e50e549d65271d2c0cc989e757c0Block Operator
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