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 8398011 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 84797178 epoch_slot_no: 384378 block_no: 8397834 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 7961 time: 2023-02-14 08:31:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f50309430fa85e9bf24ce9d19e1884f75c519f34f8e8b9e431dd122f3364d38Block Operator
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