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 8370575 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 84225926 epoch_slot_no: 245126 block_no: 8370398 slot_leader_id: 4567412 size: 88645 time: 2023-02-07 17:50:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1d206e750ef78703d8a09ee3ced103d592cd9f4a8db8f29200c0ee8139a8445Block Operator
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