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 8360387 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 84011483 epoch_slot_no: 30683 block_no: 8360210 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 88764 time: 2023-02-05 06:16:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3b45f8fd36cd8763677c9e48e8803963a6807c011649701e1e892e905ba2dbBlock Operator
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