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 8366280 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 84137224 epoch_slot_no: 156424 block_no: 8366103 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 88715 time: 2023-02-06 17:11:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4433760262a9bee57937113eff239831779bac35e204c3e3d5c3a3da7b4ee9b9Block Operator
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