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 8364183 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 84092715 epoch_slot_no: 111915 block_no: 8364006 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 31509 time: 2023-02-06 04:50:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4ab68069d3508db2707c1b21322f136c0c650adfb5cf2d720de52b4fe9a4b5Block Operator
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