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 8388876 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 84606743 epoch_slot_no: 193943 block_no: 8388699 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 67556 time: 2023-02-12 03:37:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2e1423d6de1731a6e811378fc58ef5baa513b7352f01a0a2ec2d774b0376713Block Operator
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