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 8390605 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 84641946 epoch_slot_no: 229146 block_no: 8390428 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 85534 time: 2023-02-12 13:23:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41fa0d975e7db754246c64ae53f4be45d24e4c0c13c3eebb257a69e06cec2381Block Operator
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