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 8394662 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 84727039 epoch_slot_no: 314239 block_no: 8394485 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 50050 time: 2023-02-13 13:02:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a0e9a6d1319e87ed3712e690f21b87990366c56cc87d3d3f3af2a67ed7f1392Block Operator
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