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 8366506 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 84141627 epoch_slot_no: 160827 block_no: 8366329 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 32473 time: 2023-02-06 18:25:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff75f62afadffdd5db184f6ad1b32e7a46705f3551419447681e47a43a9ebea4Block Operator
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