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 8365392 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 84118940 epoch_slot_no: 138140 block_no: 8365215 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 480 time: 2023-02-06 12:07:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99f8e587a6d085c227858809855449a5e641df170f5245a083916895efeba56eBlock Operator
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