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 8362946 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 84066452 epoch_slot_no: 85652 block_no: 8362769 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 86031 time: 2023-02-05 21:32:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d19c94a1cd7b5bcd8e51f3d1221fc5e90ab3214b090ad7710ce30645d4fd2eBlock Operator
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