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 8361748 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 84040554 epoch_slot_no: 59754 block_no: 8361571 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 88581 time: 2023-02-05 14:20:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256f5ca5fa4c5ef6e4ce9d474a8f279388a1ddb17d0306c7c1016f6beabff5adBlock Operator
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