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 8396296 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 84762349 epoch_slot_no: 349549 block_no: 8396119 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 14211 time: 2023-02-13 22:50:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b9e80d78b62ef1947ca13dacbbc62fe9a5bac9271daf425006eff0b496ec9aBlock Operator
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