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 8386786 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 84564873 epoch_slot_no: 152073 block_no: 8386609 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 46067 time: 2023-02-11 15:59:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a40ac4ee47775490d3fd4bd286385f39d92a02e96ab7bcd523f0a7dc815baf7Block Operator
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