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 8360608 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 84015954 epoch_slot_no: 35154 block_no: 8360431 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 45391 time: 2023-02-05 07:30:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ba1db20c59a49743a614fc21388f517a962c0edde4eb8a0e630ba9211456122Block Operator
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