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 8365889 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 84128710 epoch_slot_no: 147910 block_no: 8365712 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 37350 time: 2023-02-06 14:50:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9961648b67f2a5f5dc86f811724954eabb61e95cfd7bbbb819d0f63c1d554abBlock Operator
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