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 8387366 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 84576656 epoch_slot_no: 163856 block_no: 8387189 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 18542 time: 2023-02-11 19:15:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x231e06de80b2efa4bb61f2e8bf625f28c850e1c1e114be4f69c04a6e49b6e1d3Block Operator
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