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 8394153 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 84716253 epoch_slot_no: 303453 block_no: 8393976 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 82025 time: 2023-02-13 10:02:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6350f374e747a0ad0c4f330b5745889b209d4b55c09474a2be5f4fba609126a8Block Operator
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