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 8369091 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 84195666 epoch_slot_no: 214866 block_no: 8368914 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 32807 time: 2023-02-07 09:25:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b8e06ad2e73d3f8a21cef58e88ccfd023ff79bfdb785dfdfba9185398cd2a21Block Operator
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