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 8369541 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 84204453 epoch_slot_no: 223653 block_no: 8369364 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 6781 time: 2023-02-07 11:52:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6fdfd66192ef92c6591ea70dca45d2acc56a96ba5616a86b1b6ef0ab6061954Block Operator
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