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 8370056 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 84214648 epoch_slot_no: 233848 block_no: 8369879 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 6523 time: 2023-02-07 14:42:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaefdd0d3ddde6d0808181bf3d429c4151c2d843986e62b4a1c72ea2490484d89Block Operator
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