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 8362693 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 84060745 epoch_slot_no: 79945 block_no: 8362516 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 88003 time: 2023-02-05 19:57:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf84f8b50fe434a18ec56b43581de34a7ea13fd7a65a05e72a62a8e6dc5b0debBlock Operator
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