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 8398445 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 84805940 epoch_slot_no: 393140 block_no: 8398268 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 9697 time: 2023-02-14 10:57:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03b9d83c1d09a75c68727fe3d84be5504e52747712322d7f6f9dedbed3701111Block Operator
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