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 8396745 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84771817 epoch_slot_no: 359017 block_no: 8396568 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 37547 time: 2023-02-14 01:28:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d1966b801a22345662f7e4e605a9744dd02eed8b256c29881f26fd884d9d88dBlock Operator
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