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 8365131 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84113726 epoch_slot_no: 132926 block_no: 8364954 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 27603 time: 2023-02-06 10:40:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe00b93a0934d12831c83a578c53a776f2b55ff3e9f1fb732e2ec2291112f155bBlock Operator
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