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 8397029 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 84777145 epoch_slot_no: 364345 block_no: 8396852 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 2199 time: 2023-02-14 02:57:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x338d4ec841c3a3600fb39413b09c1532f6b6cc1e58e081f56866b3338616fb0eBlock Operator
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