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 8390609 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 84642056 epoch_slot_no: 229256 block_no: 8390432 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 31257 time: 2023-02-12 13:25:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f4cb78273e741856d205e29f443104d0dc5d7fe8dacbe49160c28b9f1d165f0Block Operator
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