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 8395621 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84747792 epoch_slot_no: 334992 block_no: 8395444 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 35115 time: 2023-02-13 18:48:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x120f16c6f42560b0e2d4216e1f70d75dc68b5d49f3e6ad462bcd6580e15c46acBlock Operator
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