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 8363825 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 84085193 epoch_slot_no: 104393 block_no: 8363648 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 31302 time: 2023-02-06 02:44:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b2aa0fbe7b0e6a093d51a81e7412cea6c06e280a121d477496c8c06439aef24Block Operator
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