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 8366177 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 84135188 epoch_slot_no: 154388 block_no: 8366000 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 86639 time: 2023-02-06 16:37:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f998dfda1a4e5d9649716bd4627d7785193c3428d3481994b4af6c93404590Block Operator
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