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 8388668 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84602121 epoch_slot_no: 189321 block_no: 8388491 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 13955 time: 2023-02-12 02:20:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc272d4488c8ce84d347b160f4db583fdfd23bface67967811c8ef0fe49a8d9fBlock Operator
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