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 8366639 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 84144369 epoch_slot_no: 163569 block_no: 8366462 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 85730 time: 2023-02-06 19:11:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a0272b05c4fcaef7dc03bf368a3d61e564cd0a45f15fec60f7f70324424abfBlock Operator
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