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 8369290 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 84199826 epoch_slot_no: 219026 block_no: 8369113 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 87885 time: 2023-02-07 10:35:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe1e87484110589c5d522c95a0ce6fdaf799ef11472eb215911ab9ab8485c8a3Block Operator
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