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 8399322 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 84823754 epoch_slot_no: 410954 block_no: 8399145 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 82172 time: 2023-02-14 15:54:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc565ee3c337ed992aa507debc5b8ffdc44908fbe126c91c5480055f7a3acdd6fBlock Operator
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