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 8390449 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 84638736 epoch_slot_no: 225936 block_no: 8390272 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 56852 time: 2023-02-12 12:30:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1188290f6cd5623e99b304a2abe63c4ae877cbdeaa6825064252e4a5054952b3Block Operator
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