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 8396901 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 84774759 epoch_slot_no: 361959 block_no: 8396724 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 44007 time: 2023-02-14 02:17:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29f6fae08e014522f1fad90a2bacf5b4895eb015e7597dfe5f11cb5c4298eabBlock Operator
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