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 8362842 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 84063942 epoch_slot_no: 83142 block_no: 8362665 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 86401 time: 2023-02-05 20:50:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac0141ff217ad857c1ac608b102067a4ef87244fb8d7a411f4cd64396a25caaBlock Operator
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