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 8366625 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 84144036 epoch_slot_no: 163236 block_no: 8366448 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 88732 time: 2023-02-06 19:05:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7d5cfc510be484ec0625548b0e72b23bd59a7805f37fbf5ba4f88ec8786d519Block Operator
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