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 8361959 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 84044892 epoch_slot_no: 64092 block_no: 8361782 slot_leader_id: 5881880 size: 84937 time: 2023-02-05 15:33:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbab881b2ee8a01c896d135f49b9d3a11b94642f31e4eb24c13803727ede9f9Block Operator
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