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 8366811 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 84147885 epoch_slot_no: 167085 block_no: 8366634 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 2126 time: 2023-02-06 20:09:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8616b1fcfa55e2760e9fcd8f5790aa051e7a6f614a1fa8218b2d1215485a3c8Block Operator
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