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 8361049 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84025373 epoch_slot_no: 44573 block_no: 8360872 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 18153 time: 2023-02-05 10:07:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x520e09e339a91fc4a74a68e011708f6c0905638a9efe3a5552f9cb462bdb16d8Block Operator
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