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 8396114 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 84758587 epoch_slot_no: 345787 block_no: 8395937 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 40161 time: 2023-02-13 21:47:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34280716e11c54e2f29e64740a8b4f0dba1028b9dde00e8b8d20ae8322f7cbf3Block Operator
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