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 8397973 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84796421 epoch_slot_no: 383621 block_no: 8397796 slot_leader_id: 4635351 size: 32907 time: 2023-02-14 08:18:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1432529b4c4162081851a6b369d60e23d53c373e784933500fae34b31591b1d5Block Operator
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