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 8368606 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 84184990 epoch_slot_no: 204190 block_no: 8368429 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 88826 time: 2023-02-07 06:28:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f3d09586e30b6c3cbd43d45e87b529e38499f8a4d512022da266790d3bb2291Block Operator
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