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 8364085 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 84090752 epoch_slot_no: 109952 block_no: 8363908 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 17956 time: 2023-02-06 04:17:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x414716a7b01049c859745c2d1fb7d6321a2c5645b166290529c786ad98fb4d61Block Operator
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