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 8364218 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 84093408 epoch_slot_no: 112608 block_no: 8364041 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 19389 time: 2023-02-06 05:01:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7036aa56259d8337bdb30c5093b3f5d3cf0782638a5a2da7ed4138744ab44bd9Block Operator
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