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 8398156 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 84800330 epoch_slot_no: 387530 block_no: 8397979 slot_leader_id: 5335063 size: 37471 time: 2023-02-14 09:23:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f7adaec5824d6220a3d18e0505d49581515101f2cb9784dc885a215405153c7Block Operator
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