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 8366084 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 84132981 epoch_slot_no: 152181 block_no: 8365907 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 84574 time: 2023-02-06 16:01:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63edc2bf743e4366dc84274c60ec80fcf2dfab5d445a547781a866579496bbd4Block Operator
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