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 8387266 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 84574387 epoch_slot_no: 161587 block_no: 8387089 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 8762 time: 2023-02-11 18:37:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4094d58c444108ba0514d77f1cdd0085bb34529f7361fe1f29c62652c551a7b9Block Operator
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