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 8392117 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 84673642 epoch_slot_no: 260842 block_no: 8391940 slot_leader_id: 6207564 size: 82195 time: 2023-02-12 22:12:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a3b2831713d18f02641371e0cdb104e3db79c08c27e7e1bba0526a8efccfd9eBlock Operator
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