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 8391567 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 84662011 epoch_slot_no: 249211 block_no: 8391390 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 87532 time: 2023-02-12 18:58:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3d08f010850058cb4076cffd735f138cda457afd08d4f3e2bf203d927cf6e9Block Operator
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