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 8362883 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 84064823 epoch_slot_no: 84023 block_no: 8362706 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 86160 time: 2023-02-05 21:05:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee54fdc6704ffcd7b94f1badd4c335375ecf44c4f4e46c21e9f982765cd0af14Block Operator
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