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 8387680 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 84582900 epoch_slot_no: 170100 block_no: 8387503 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 58889 time: 2023-02-11 20:59:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0db0dc570c9bf76b01c7f223f0f98d14249878a69f02d795cc1bd733f8bf861Block Operator
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