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 8370931 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 84232681 epoch_slot_no: 251881 block_no: 8370754 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 44136 time: 2023-02-07 19:42:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c8632a9fa41213a61cbdd9a5d5d5dea0f041f3970ad4194b11e8eb663cde89Block Operator
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