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 8359070 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83983172 epoch_slot_no: 2372 block_no: 8358893 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 87045 time: 2023-02-04 22:24:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30b279674e3dff2d7b9b99f22593a06f04e56bd0ce2efc6fee5114ff97a8048Block Operator
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