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 8398806 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 84813160 epoch_slot_no: 400360 block_no: 8398629 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 7803 time: 2023-02-14 12:57:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b0ae1430cef0920888ffd50d82bc49ef09d9bff770ae8465323aed7afe6843aBlock Operator
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