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 8369390 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 84201729 epoch_slot_no: 220929 block_no: 8369213 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 19649 time: 2023-02-07 11:07:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeebc6baa3b01e311211fe80f4113316d396930c1b751bd9749f1d2a53fbf2652Block Operator
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