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 8362429 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 84054867 epoch_slot_no: 74067 block_no: 8362252 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 45869 time: 2023-02-05 18:19:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa01ffc03662ac4260289e4d69252e67dea621c1b4c59818a5b2e7ce2c8b349d2Block Operator
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