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 8370723 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 84228810 epoch_slot_no: 248010 block_no: 8370546 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 80772 time: 2023-02-07 18:38:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce4f5ee855ad9877ef62ba28fc64ed0d767bae2d485e0c4dbd11a55d13c0171fBlock Operator
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