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 8396739 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 84771705 epoch_slot_no: 358905 block_no: 8396562 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 19778 time: 2023-02-14 01:26:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95a3ff44385d74b5f0fea3a09b5d81f03e554dc3cd226c59d871c52e7877165aBlock Operator
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