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 8396672 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 84770202 epoch_slot_no: 357402 block_no: 8396495 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 365 time: 2023-02-14 01:01:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ea82919bb16f58b7d3b1b2011668adfc7c7f21e66d87ba04830eaca24e8f0fBlock Operator
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