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 8362059 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84046973 epoch_slot_no: 66173 block_no: 8361882 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 87779 time: 2023-02-05 16:07:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64c34a139482b37ceedcf70c08501a92a47d12a4ad7364fbb49a1d4b5bc7056dBlock Operator
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