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 8360296 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84009578 epoch_slot_no: 28778 block_no: 8360119 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 45935 time: 2023-02-05 05:44:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3677e8d29af779f71079f5396bb5f8a4e975cd4b1338f2a263926b2a101cf5aBlock Operator
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