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 8392948 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 84690639 epoch_slot_no: 277839 block_no: 8392771 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 11382 time: 2023-02-13 02:55:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ac4e61dfb94c532a98c9e80692cee9af9da5be74e306b74ac962a4690c82fc5Block Operator
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