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 8387268 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 84574446 epoch_slot_no: 161646 block_no: 8387091 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 48322 time: 2023-02-11 18:38:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56406639215a23b177e265de727462f0184841dc179b0a6b3067e2dc4800a17Block Operator
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