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 8362020 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 84046238 epoch_slot_no: 65438 block_no: 8361843 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 70643 time: 2023-02-05 15:55:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19ab89cdf2b87e5a8ac27ede3467b9e4d47151159733f79e0715f2a9fb07e2a7Block Operator
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