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 8363640 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 84081465 epoch_slot_no: 100665 block_no: 8363463 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 42687 time: 2023-02-06 01:42:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548e3f76d0ebcf9591aee3d4fed61b92fe72266e2d4bd3146b86b94df4c8971dBlock Operator
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