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 8368915 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 84191837 epoch_slot_no: 211037 block_no: 8368738 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 12503 time: 2023-02-07 08:22:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50eb713ebbd3c838942682c4c2a7b66af1ec5566f1f86049c87b223ead045331Block Operator
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