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 8399994 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 84837460 epoch_slot_no: 424660 block_no: 8399817 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 27291 time: 2023-02-14 19:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55c8021d10250d6b3fb23b2b06c62d204328ba780c01b4be1d07814cf4e33aa1Block Operator
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