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 8365104 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 84113231 epoch_slot_no: 132431 block_no: 8364927 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 8962 time: 2023-02-06 10:32:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f85a97d01ffcaa41525c4093815363742b151ecbf399ccb9e341b02e2cb61dfBlock Operator
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