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 8364245 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 84093853 epoch_slot_no: 113053 block_no: 8364068 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 26604 time: 2023-02-06 05:09:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb77b668ff998c7b6f5c64d5afdf6d568bcada321ee312b54ab012a928a4339Block Operator
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