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 8388030 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 84590076 epoch_slot_no: 177276 block_no: 8387853 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 68919 time: 2023-02-11 22:59:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe011aafd1cf16cd3d2d1dc29a65cb4beca4612b98b2bb716c2488ecfb5cc0cfBlock Operator
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