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 8363993 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 84088987 epoch_slot_no: 108187 block_no: 8363816 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 88055 time: 2023-02-06 03:47:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe869b0792f20246c5b65ec9dbb6d068d3fec4f2d077033798c2340b0fbc2144Block Operator
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