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 8366200 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 84135588 epoch_slot_no: 154788 block_no: 8366023 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 700 time: 2023-02-06 16:44:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ef155e72622082c12a1a8e47f01b5750023293008e785f09d1a308811a3d66Block Operator
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