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 8395316 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 84741406 epoch_slot_no: 328606 block_no: 8395139 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 44601 time: 2023-02-13 17:01:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d0d211e8841629905fe4a5c2a771b8f2eb4863e2008d86e7e1ce3aa0ddb2d51Block Operator
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