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 8369627 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 84206052 epoch_slot_no: 225252 block_no: 8369450 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 8140 time: 2023-02-07 12:19:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa8f9f9397eeccf494f8a29874b7b8eb3936d825fb6e15c0494dddda187bf1bBlock Operator
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