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 8361961 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 84044943 epoch_slot_no: 64143 block_no: 8361784 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 86709 time: 2023-02-05 15:33:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf865749adac485b6fb8a06e81198a63e3b5746e2cab02f6ce3fa7c7063253400Block Operator
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