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 8388673 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 84602198 epoch_slot_no: 189398 block_no: 8388496 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 67667 time: 2023-02-12 02:21:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19461346336ccefaafdebecb397ea328c4edc84d56a3d2b1e8f0d43680e0a108Block Operator
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