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 8387731 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84583871 epoch_slot_no: 171071 block_no: 8387554 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 29408 time: 2023-02-11 21:16:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa19081e5842a175ba9bb26a34096ca0f8f45f94bd8fe9299916a3f9b4c6bc2cbBlock Operator
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