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 8389901 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84627387 epoch_slot_no: 214587 block_no: 8389724 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 38936 time: 2023-02-12 09:21:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb625fefcde5f5874a65f336dd6da1e8b67b0ed560b7600f1f2559926f8e0ecdaBlock Operator
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