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 8398678 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 84810548 epoch_slot_no: 397748 block_no: 8398501 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 51292 time: 2023-02-14 12:13:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x037fcc4e79c183e06f10f3daa30f4f7ffc872f786ef08b18732cbc08c65d7bd7Block Operator
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