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 8371003 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84234316 epoch_slot_no: 253516 block_no: 8370826 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 15125 time: 2023-02-07 20:10:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd1dfb8991f42979230003cfda011993702ba5c40ad358ba4b73e9b4c6a6f77Block Operator
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