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 8361676 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 84039045 epoch_slot_no: 58245 block_no: 8361499 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 83106 time: 2023-02-05 13:55:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e5df8024792d74e6508a2ef0c695e2f70bab0980ad068f5d788490130c63816Block Operator
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