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 8397551 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84788057 epoch_slot_no: 375257 block_no: 8397374 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 13918 time: 2023-02-14 05:59:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f1e770808581cfd6dc44e2e1ff64f162921993f622e637759e74079f539104Block Operator
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