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 8390867 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 84647835 epoch_slot_no: 235035 block_no: 8390690 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 84063 time: 2023-02-12 15:02:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18df02ac1b53895d1b5330a91c6bba0b2790d4eb6fd52ba6ce64df7c68718f72Block Operator
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