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 8388161 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 84592440 epoch_slot_no: 179640 block_no: 8387984 slot_leader_id: 4578321 size: 34508 time: 2023-02-11 23:38:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8679c46cae315b251489b3c36b2faea52c21d0bbab8352fcf709297e6563988Block Operator
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