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 8361435 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 84033279 epoch_slot_no: 52479 block_no: 8361258 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 83970 time: 2023-02-05 12:19:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9befb3c19fa855ed03121fd17962781bdf3c51555f3453e856c797ed13f367ceBlock Operator
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