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 8392076 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 84672691 epoch_slot_no: 259891 block_no: 8391899 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 87023 time: 2023-02-12 21:56:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34dad4e0591fc9605f46bbceb4f22eb64afe4f318fc8f4e2c14584fd4226ea06Block Operator
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