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 8362948 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 84066495 epoch_slot_no: 85695 block_no: 8362771 slot_leader_id: 7237771 size: 20200 time: 2023-02-05 21:33:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb561d735c3b652da5e3815029ef0b70955fe205be76fe50e061bfa78bba3306dBlock Operator
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