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 8367527 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 84162553 epoch_slot_no: 181753 block_no: 8367350 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 65988 time: 2023-02-07 00:14:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad84afa49be3076808fdb2f82b82ae8d33a3431f81b09a04628e5ac593e936d5Block Operator
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