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 8396408 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 84764733 epoch_slot_no: 351933 block_no: 8396231 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 37555 time: 2023-02-13 23:30:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd57e79c11850e49f57e4fa99b41b53053bc5c3084a006559b979d9325f97f411Block Operator
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