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 8390673 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 84643558 epoch_slot_no: 230758 block_no: 8390496 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 88896 time: 2023-02-12 13:50:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6de2a23af2181acda608f8ab38232beae8038c8f7f86027a0e694120698972eBlock Operator
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