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 8389314 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 84615802 epoch_slot_no: 203002 block_no: 8389137 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 82738 time: 2023-02-12 06:08:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc05e97db34ddc78cccb7d7023cdb503250580e562e5ef0d4dc9202724e0a2870Block Operator
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