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 8390263 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 84634964 epoch_slot_no: 222164 block_no: 8390086 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 84218 time: 2023-02-12 11:27:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1432b9a6dbba87a4c24709d99b69b90ceff92e7d626d259f69f6d02beb9b8ff2Block Operator
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