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 8390949 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 84649488 epoch_slot_no: 236688 block_no: 8390772 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 49550 time: 2023-02-12 15:29:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x158dfd32efe2d45e54c2cd31a6107ac4d4c8f0247cbff7f95fcca4a0346ff945Block Operator
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