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 8361483 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 84034309 epoch_slot_no: 53509 block_no: 8361306 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 87511 time: 2023-02-05 12:36:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1efbb5fa16c999f47407ad6dfb3da9609eea837c4a72d3a8020f7459c9e0422cBlock Operator
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