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 8367083 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 84153459 epoch_slot_no: 172659 block_no: 8366906 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 87650 time: 2023-02-06 21:42:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94fe1469fa20b4233fc46f3e51a5096d532a4c7b93538857b2038dc329d6f0dfBlock Operator
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