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 8366453 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 84140567 epoch_slot_no: 159767 block_no: 8366276 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 83415 time: 2023-02-06 18:07:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d29859150d730ae75aa7b4ccd3070f486b448a1048941150fbe8a59bd61c8a4Block Operator
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