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 8390626 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84642464 epoch_slot_no: 229664 block_no: 8390449 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 55638 time: 2023-02-12 13:32:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20ea7e5d17b6d1de2da2be367fa1507a8f9e16c40d399892fb4b58a600d036c4Block Operator
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