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 8369706 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 84207598 epoch_slot_no: 226798 block_no: 8369529 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 6173 time: 2023-02-07 12:44:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86a50b1ae938b7c2aca27ef5673914e9471533586a36a10065b66dcfbb33b27cBlock Operator
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