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 8397043 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 84777377 epoch_slot_no: 364577 block_no: 8396866 slot_leader_id: 5152538 size: 30538 time: 2023-02-14 03:01:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3eaa0be2086617d9287c4e346c60c5ea5bc626a6fe2ff9c4a94dfdab2737334Block Operator
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