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 8366672 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 84145040 epoch_slot_no: 164240 block_no: 8366495 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 80786 time: 2023-02-06 19:22:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c57aa0419c7f2a3bd19d4cbd9a94651470d56f2a97a11ebac4e019ca89803cBlock Operator
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