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 8363542 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 84079138 epoch_slot_no: 98338 block_no: 8363365 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 62794 time: 2023-02-06 01:03:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d444b158af7658170859e190aa7367d432f2d48e24c65af629d9c7bc3202e31Block Operator
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