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 8397122 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 84779118 epoch_slot_no: 366318 block_no: 8396945 slot_leader_id: 8020025 size: 68227 time: 2023-02-14 03:30:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb556f5d8b4f209ff46fb3a247ce2254f00a410bb3ada9be616f1ea1b491db87Block Operator
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