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 8361865 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 84043010 epoch_slot_no: 62210 block_no: 8361688 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 12496 time: 2023-02-05 15:01:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb31800b8f8a75e042132e051901668fe0c1b740d496af002f33b13a59b1500aBlock Operator
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