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 8389751 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 84624186 epoch_slot_no: 211386 block_no: 8389574 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 5106 time: 2023-02-12 08:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4463bc3fb52d6154dba0030f49162a0a6275f55bfb8500d58d4c3baee03a8814Block Operator
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