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 8389659 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 84622601 epoch_slot_no: 209801 block_no: 8389482 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 40768 time: 2023-02-12 08:01:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da4a98309d0cca9f723fb2d966be9dc9e90486855bd24186107c30c0f7ea888Block Operator
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